as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
was able to give the purport of the governor's speech in a few words
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as in to intend
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 to allege
to state as a fact usually forcefully
he purports to be an expert in criminalistics
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Recent Examples of purport
Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
Another alleged victim was a 91-year-old woman who told deputies Sylvain had approached her on a bus in October and purported to be a caregiver assigned to her through her insurance, a separate probable cause affidavit said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The freezing of child-care money, as well as FBI Director Kash Patel's Sunday announcement of a surge of federal agents to Minnesota, followed a viral video posted over the weekend by a conservative influencer that purported to show nonoperational child-care facilities that received federal funds.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Did some initial research but found that a book had recently been written about the crime, purporting to have solved it.
—Adam Smyth, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Videos purported to show mourners chasing off security force members who attended the funeral of 21-year-old Amirhessam Khodayari.
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Mark Ruffalo's look at the 2026 Golden Globes has a special meaning.—
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While Iman did not specify the design’s exact meaning, the message framed the tattoo as both an act of remembrance and a symbol of enduring love.—
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The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation that Russia intended to launch a large-scale offensive.—
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It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice.—
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This person alleged that Turness was blocked from doing so by Shah, the BBC’s chairman.—
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Clase’s involvement in the scheme is alleged to have started in 2023.—
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
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Schnapp also spoke to PEOPLE about the series ending, insisting that all loose ends had been tied — even his character’s longstanding crush on his best friend Mike (Wolfhard).—
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Trump highlighted the fight over health coverage, reiterating his opposition to extending those subsidies and insisting to his party’s lawmakers that his stance would be embraced by voters.—
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Pending final validation, the production-intent robotaxi is expected to enter production at Lucid’s Arizona factory later this year.—
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Using credit cards heavily in the weeks or months before filing, especially for nonessential purchases, can raise questions about intent.—
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Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing Insulation is key in preventing frozen pipes, which means plumbing in areas like attics, exterior walls, outdoor pipes, and crawl spaces, will likely require extra insulation.—
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Borders mean less to me than people.—
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“Purport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purport. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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