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1
as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
it takes an idealist to conceive a world without war, and an activist to make it happen
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceived
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Shiva is sometimes conceived of in the androgynous form of Ardhanarishvara, conjoined with Parvati and depicted as half-male and half-female.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Hannah Blundell, who was on loan at Everton from Manchester United last season, conceived naturally and gave birth to her daughter Romi last year.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The project was conceived in 2010, and so far, not a shovel of dirt has been turned.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Anitta herself conceived the original idea of the romance drama, which will be theatrically released.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 27 May 2026
The event was conceived as part of the Principality’s participation in World Boating Day, the international initiative designed to bring greater public attention to the cultural, economic and social relevance of the maritime and yachting industries.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The biological ventricular assist tissue in a patch, called BioVAT for short, was conceived as a bridge to either transplant, where wait times are long, or to implantation of a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, in end-stage heart failure.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 27 May 2026
The vision was conceived by Jane Goodall, the late, famed chimpanzee expert, and Margarita Pagliai, who founded Seven Arrows and Little Dolphins Preschool in the Palisades.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Verb
Born in Azerbaijan but growing up on the outskirts of Tbilisi, in Georgia, Gassanoff conceived Institution as a space for personal self-expression but also as a socio-artistic organization.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Shiva is sometimes conceived of in the androgynous form of Ardhanarishvara, conjoined with Parvati and depicted as half-male and half-female.
—Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Hannah Blundell, who was on loan at Everton from Manchester United last season, conceived naturally and gave birth to her daughter Romi last year.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The project was conceived in 2010, and so far, not a shovel of dirt has been turned.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Anitta herself conceived the original idea of the romance drama, which will be theatrically released.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 27 May 2026
The event was conceived as part of the Principality’s participation in World Boating Day, the international initiative designed to bring greater public attention to the cultural, economic and social relevance of the maritime and yachting industries.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The biological ventricular assist tissue in a patch, called BioVAT for short, was conceived as a bridge to either transplant, where wait times are long, or to implantation of a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD, in end-stage heart failure.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 27 May 2026
The vision was conceived by Jane Goodall, the late, famed chimpanzee expert, and Margarita Pagliai, who founded Seven Arrows and Little Dolphins Preschool in the Palisades.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceived
Verb
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The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Chris plays things on the mandolin that people never thought were possible.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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During 40 days of war with the US and Israel, Iran showcased its ability to send ballistic missiles to areas previously thought untouchable.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ian Cinnamon, Apex’s chief executive officer and co-founder, said the company was established to support proliferated constellations similar to those envisioned under Golden Dome.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Detectives subsequently went door to door at every apartment in the complex looking for anyone who knew Samuel.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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When a mysterious Signal begins pulsing out near Pluto, the world goes still, leaving the skies open for what is believed to be first contact with extraterrestrials.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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An explosion at a building believed to be storing explosives in northeastern Myanmar killed at least 46 people and injured dozens more, according to rescuers and others, flattening homes near the border with China.—
Grant Peck,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Conceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceived. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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