1
as in to envision
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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2
as in to think
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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3
as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagine
But Perri likes to imagine the metaphor of a dial, where a patient is imagining the triggers and trying to turn down the fear.
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This open invitation asks Americans to imagine their own creative ways to resist.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Most travelers imagine fall as pumpkin patches, golden leaves, and sweet mugs of apple cider.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
That said, hard to imagine Burks would be ready to play so quickly.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
This open invitation asks Americans to imagine their own creative ways to resist.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Most travelers imagine fall as pumpkin patches, golden leaves, and sweet mugs of apple cider.
—Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
That said, hard to imagine Burks would be ready to play so quickly.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagine
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The project, Muniz explained, was initially envisioned as a two-hour reunion film before those behind the series realized there was too much ground to cover.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Roughly 30 wolves now roam mountainous regions of the state, and the management plan envisions a long-term population that could exceed 200 animals.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And if your gifts are on the heavier side, think homemade treats, books, or candles; flat-rate boxes can be your best friend since the price stays the same no matter how far the package travels.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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As gutting as that was, the team received uplifting news on each player Monday indicating that neither injury was as serious as initially thought.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Nelson may have guessed correctly on the president digging his heels into tariffs seven years on from his first term, but the taxes may not be around for much longer.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Joyspan is for anyone who’s aging, and guess who that is?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The suppression of Black voters well into the twentieth century was only ended (for the most part) with the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), after a long and dangerous fight that saw multiple incidents of deadly violence against those advocating for equal access to the ballot.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the biggest surprise was seeing how ineffective Liverpool’s forwards were.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With McCarthy, who many believe has an incredibly high NFL ceiling, the Vikings don’t know what to expect on a week-to-week basis — and there’s lots of room for growth.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Others believe a different origin story.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Such an ambitious agenda assumes a counterpart who is either inclined or compelled to cooperate.—
Neil Thomas,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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From there, Olympian water polo player Ashleigh Johnson assumes the roles of beloved figures such as Prince, Tommie Smith, Serena Williams, and Amanda Gorman as Public Enemy’s members trade bars over a rambunctious guitar loop.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Choose between five jolly patterns, including this adorable stationery-esque bow and Christmas tree option (pictured).—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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The duo was pictured hitting Jayde’s Market in Beverly Glen after their sweat session.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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To stake his claim to be considered for a F1 seat at any team, the 20-year-old would increase his odds by bagging the F2 title.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Travelers to Europe should consider a phone crossbody purse instead, like this compact but spacious one from Amazon.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Imagine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagine. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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