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as in imagines
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 understands
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceives
In a bid to increase his nation’s number of rug rats, Władysław Grochowski, owner of one of Poland’s biggest hotel chains, has pledged to throw a party for every couple who conceives while staying at his properties.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceives
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Steeped in dread and indignation, Watcher is feminist horror that imagines what Rear Window would be like if Jimmy Stewart were constantly talked over and dismissed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is lovely writing in which the author weaves information about the history of maps and how they are made, and Dolores imagines her parents in love in their little apartment where her mother/aunt took care of her as a baby.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Therefore, his ability to be optimistic and realistic while reflecting not just a fan’s concern, but a leader who understands how to win in Philadelphia , should be respected.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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My wife thinks this is scandalous.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Rob Biederman thinks there’s such a thing as too much money.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company envisions the generator serving a variety of applications, from powering remote communities and critical infrastructure to ensuring energy resilience for military operations and data centers.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shaping the Future of Logistics Looking ahead, Kumar envisions a future where AI and data analytics help small and mid-sized e-commerce businesses compete on equal footing with global leaders.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Dog Whisperer breaks down a simple method to make sure your pup knows where to go when nature calls.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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This year’s postseason run is all Yesavage knows at the big league level.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hechko believes that's why more people are willing to pay more for the best care to keep their pet healthy.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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But even if earnings come in better than expected, Wall Street veteran Art Hogan believes that stocks will likely trade sideways from here, wavering near all-time highs as long as trade war uncertainty persists.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cifuentes sees a bright future for the club, with academy graduates Jeremy Monga, Louis Page, Jake Evans and Silko Thomas giving him options in the face of restrictions on recruitment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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For some limited cases, Akamai sees a competitive advantage in building in-house AI tools.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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The knowledge is inspiration and ammunition for the war that D considers modern music.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten, head of resource use and circularity at H&M, said working with Circ and Lenzing provides a better way forward as the apparel purveyor considers its production strategies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Conceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceives. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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