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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
Its founder, Fabrizio Di Amato, conceives it not as a hotel brand in the conventional sense but as the beginning of a wider world—a connected collection of destinations where Italian hospitality, design and culture merge.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Isaac prays to God on her behalf, God answers the prayer, and Rebekah conceives.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Mar. 2026
Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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
An idea cannot be separated from the Mind that conceives it.
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Jan Keeler Vincent,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Feb. 2025
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Isaac prays to God on her behalf, God answers the prayer, and Rebekah conceives.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Mar. 2026
Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance.
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Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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
An idea cannot be separated from the Mind that conceives it.
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Jan Keeler Vincent,
Christian Science Monitor,
3 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceives
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Burch imagines the flowers could be moody and romantic, creating a moody jewel tone vibe for the superstar’s wedding to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
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Another recent study imagines something similar.
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Pochettino is not a man who understands why anybody would want to wait.
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The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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William thinks like the future king.
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But Swift has had enough Best Original Song attempts to know that her star power does not have as much influence over the Music Branch as the outside world thinks.
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The Falcon 9 flew a whopping 165 times in 2025, after all, and SpaceX envisions launching Starship thousands of times per year when that massive rocket comes fully online.
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Katalyst envisions having a fleet of spacecraft that can repair, refuel and upgrade satellites in need of help.
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Uruguay knows avoiding defeat will be enough to progress as either the runner-up or one of the lucky third-place finishers.
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Both Sydney’s and Carmy’s reactions are subdued — neither knows how to process it.
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Stewart McLaurin, president of the association, believes the price tag was well worth it.
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Pakistan’s defense minister warned Friday that water security could become a cause for war if Islamabad believes its national interests are threatened.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.
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In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.
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