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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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The show is not part of the of the season subscription plan, but Ruggiero conceived and continues to direct the show, which has gone through numerous cast changes over the years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Created by chef Niven Patel and business partner Mohamed Alkassar of Feal Hospitality, Paya was conceived as a celebration of island cuisine, not only the Caribbean islands but those in southeast Asia and off Spain.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Demis Hassabis, the head of Google DeepMind, has similarly conceived of superintelligent AI as the ultimate tool to accelerate scientific discovery, and Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, has said that advanced AI may even solve physics.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
From idea to reality Though conceived and designed in Austin, the product has deep global roots.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The Iditarod was conceived by co-founders Dorothy Page and Joe Redington Sr.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Under a plan first conceived more than a year ago, Mike’s Red Tacos has sold the rights to 10 to 15 franchisees to develop restaurants in particular territories of the country.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Within a Western framework, eternity is often conceived as perpetual, unstoppable change—an ideology of movement.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
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Made in equal parts as creator Hugo Ensslin originally conceived it, the Green Chartreuse utterly dominates the experience, but back down the liqueur and boost the other two ingredients a touch, and the Tipperary is a bold but charming drink.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The show is not part of the of the season subscription plan, but Ruggiero conceived and continues to direct the show, which has gone through numerous cast changes over the years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Created by chef Niven Patel and business partner Mohamed Alkassar of Feal Hospitality, Paya was conceived as a celebration of island cuisine, not only the Caribbean islands but those in southeast Asia and off Spain.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Demis Hassabis, the head of Google DeepMind, has similarly conceived of superintelligent AI as the ultimate tool to accelerate scientific discovery, and Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, has said that advanced AI may even solve physics.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
From idea to reality Though conceived and designed in Austin, the product has deep global roots.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The Iditarod was conceived by co-founders Dorothy Page and Joe Redington Sr.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Under a plan first conceived more than a year ago, Mike’s Red Tacos has sold the rights to 10 to 15 franchisees to develop restaurants in particular territories of the country.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Within a Western framework, eternity is often conceived as perpetual, unstoppable change—an ideology of movement.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceived
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The part puts Wahlberg opposite his old rival, Matt Damon, and the press revels in the opportunity for on-set gossip, real (the two actors genuinely hate each other) or imagined.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Epic has been busy but perhaps not as slammed as imagined due to its own daily capacity restrictions.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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The tween years are a time of big emotions and self-discovery, and shows that reflect this can help kids feel seen and understood.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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Michelle Commander, the museum's deputy director, told the AP the exhibit change is entirely related to the loan agreement but understood the timing might raise questions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the very unlikely event that Mann had revealed his private struggles to his visitors, would Sontag have thought better of him?—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Once thought to serve as a deterrent, American military bases and diplomatic outposts in these countries are a bull’s-eye for Iranian missiles and have come under heavy fire as the war stretches into its 13th day.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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One Cold War era proposal known as Project Honey Badger envisioned inserting about 2,400 special operations troops into Iran using more than 100 aircraft.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The City Council initially envisioned a 31-acre development project on public land.—
Andrea Levine O’Rourke,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Special Assistant Attorney General Matthew Meyer asked whether Husted knew Laurel Dawson, DeWine's then-chief of staff, and her husband, Mike Dawson.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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No one knew at the time the A’s would lock up two more players the next year.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Climate change may threaten tens of millions more people than previously believed, according to a new study that says previous research used incorrect information about water levels along the world’s coastlines.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 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
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Researchers using advanced imaging technology have deciphered 79 previously invisible inscriptions — including love notes, drawings of gladiators, and everyday messages — on a wall in the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a rare window into the lives of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Using this method, researchers deciphered 79 additional inscriptions that had eluded scholars for generations.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Conceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceived. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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