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as in intending
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
do you purport to spend the rest of your life on that couch, or do you think you might get a job someday?
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as in alleging
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Recent Examples of purporting
Some research suggests that performance on tests purporting to measure human general intelligence is roughly fifty per cent genetically heritable.
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Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
According to The Root, earlier this week, Kevin Hunter filed a Grievance Committee complaint against Morrisey alleging that Morrissey has been purporting herself to be his ex-wife’s legal guardian but has also allegedly been practicing law in the state of New Jersey without having a license.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, the lack of clarity has only fueled social media intrigue and speculation purporting to know who or what is driving the activity.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
North Korean troops fighting alongside Moscow's soldiers in the Kursk Oblast were among those killed in massive assaults in the Russian region, according to Ukraine's military, which has released images purporting to show the casualties.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Separately, a Ukrainian frontline drone unit posted video on Sunday purporting to show the bodies of more than 20 North Korean soldiers lined up in an icy field.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, dozens more North Korean troops fighting alongside Moscow's soldiers in the Kursk Oblast were among those killed in massive assaults in the Russian region, according to Ukraine's military, which released images purporting to show the casualties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Several long shot bets related to Mangione were also available on the site, including a 2 percent chance of the suspect posting to his verified account on X, formerly Twitter, by Friday and a 1 percent chance that a YouTube account purporting to belong to Mangione is found to be genuine.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Activists published videos purporting to show people looting the central bank building in Damascus.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2024
According to The Root, earlier this week, Kevin Hunter filed a Grievance Committee complaint against Morrisey alleging that Morrissey has been purporting herself to be his ex-wife’s legal guardian but has also allegedly been practicing law in the state of New Jersey without having a license.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Still, the lack of clarity has only fueled social media intrigue and speculation purporting to know who or what is driving the activity.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 17 Dec. 2024
North Korean troops fighting alongside Moscow's soldiers in the Kursk Oblast were among those killed in massive assaults in the Russian region, according to Ukraine's military, which has released images purporting to show the casualties.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Separately, a Ukrainian frontline drone unit posted video on Sunday purporting to show the bodies of more than 20 North Korean soldiers lined up in an icy field.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, dozens more North Korean troops fighting alongside Moscow's soldiers in the Kursk Oblast were among those killed in massive assaults in the Russian region, according to Ukraine's military, which released images purporting to show the casualties.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Several long shot bets related to Mangione were also available on the site, including a 2 percent chance of the suspect posting to his verified account on X, formerly Twitter, by Friday and a 1 percent chance that a YouTube account purporting to belong to Mangione is found to be genuine.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Activists published videos purporting to show people looting the central bank building in Damascus.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purporting
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Last summer, Taiwanese officials from the National Development Council announced the visa intending to attract and retain foreign digital professionals to boost Taiwan's tourism and economy, according to the local media outlet Taipei Times.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Networking is specifically about connecting with people in the same line of work—or inside and outside your industry—intending to build lasting relationships.Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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His daughter, Sabrina Davis, was unable to sue, despite the Florida Department of Health alleging her dad’s doctor failed to diagnose a blood clot that ultimately killed him.Skyler Swisher, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon objected to the 2022 warehouse election results, alleging the Amazon Labor Union and the federal labor board had tainted the vote.CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game and NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson is already planning on being on the field for that.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Riley issued a public statement in an effort to quell swirling Butler trade rumors last month, insisting Miami would not move on from its best two-way player this year.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Rather than insisting that its ally remain imperiled, Washington should drop its barriers to Seoul’s finding its own way to security.Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, this lumpy performance has been frustrating for investors trying to time the market rather than maintain a constant exposure to small caps.Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nobody inside the Minnesota Wild locker room was trying to insult anybody’s intelligence by claiming a 1-goal win Monday night over the worst team in the NHL completely cured their recent ills.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hanukkah’s story is one of defiance and survival — a small band of believers reclaiming their sacred space and asserting their faith against a powerful empire.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cases like Lively’s serve as stark reminders of the challenges employees face when speaking up against harassment or asserting their rights.Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Purporting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purporting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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