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as in imagining
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 knowing
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceiving
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
But the odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility treatments are more like one in 1,000,000.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility treatment are closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets naturally fall closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend discontinuing cannabis use at least three months prior to conceiving to allow the body to generate a full cycle of healthy sperm.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The next and crucial step would be conceiving of and setting up power-generating utilities to light buildings and make machines and factories run.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The married couple teamed as creative partners on the unique project with Sagal credited as conceiving the concept and leading it while Sutter is handling the book and staging.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
When conceiving the design, the fashion mogul was inspired by the ship’s existing architecture, as well as its port of calls during the winter and summer seasons.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Bischofberger is credited with conceiving the idea for Warhol to do portrait commissions of people in his circle.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 May 2026
But the odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility treatments are more like one in 1,000,000.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility treatment are closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets naturally fall closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Experts recommend discontinuing cannabis use at least three months prior to conceiving to allow the body to generate a full cycle of healthy sperm.
—Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The next and crucial step would be conceiving of and setting up power-generating utilities to light buildings and make machines and factories run.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The married couple teamed as creative partners on the unique project with Sagal credited as conceiving the concept and leading it while Sutter is handling the book and staging.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
When conceiving the design, the fashion mogul was inspired by the ship’s existing architecture, as well as its port of calls during the winter and summer seasons.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceiving
Adjective
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Ask your vet about oral medications, impregnated collars, or topical treatments for pets.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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My own research in the Princeton Music Cognition Lab peels back the everyday experience of imagining something while listening to music to identify a striking case of this collision between the individual and the collective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Continuously setting industry standards and re-imagining what cruise travel can be, the company manages to maintain its Dutch roots and history while keeping a firm grasp on modern travel trends.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Marcus tries to balance pushing Nick to keep playing while knowing his older brother has to do what’s best for him and his family.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Just worth knowing that the toilet facilities are going to be challenging to some.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Long-term stewardship, whether that’s building a brand, investing in people or thinking about legacy, becomes harder to prioritize when the focus is on what can be measured and delivered in the next quarter.—
Rebecca Brooks,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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What are you supposed to be thinking when your team is pushing toward the goal?—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
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More than 1 in 8 pregnant adults reported drinking in the past month, according to STAT’s analysis of 2024 government data, making alcohol use a more common national phenomenon than gestational diabetes.—
Isabella Cueto,
STAT,
19 May 2026
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Surrogacy or gestational carrier cases have created so many families.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The 36-year-old blueliner heads into the Ducks’ second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights envisioning the possibility of a playoff run.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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In 1866, Howells had been able to recognize the connection between ending slavery, envisioning equality, and the broadest expression of the American idea.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maybe a computer was a new tool for understanding poetry.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The week-long experience focuses on strength training to increase muscle mass; the importance of nutrition (especially protein); and understanding the long-term effects and impacts of weight loss medications.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The Spanish Civil War is in full swing, and Sebastián is part of a welcoming party organized by his village, believing that Mussolini’s men are coming to liberate them.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Major studios didn’t even want to bid on the rights, believing the film wasn’t worth the potential PR headache.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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“Conceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceiving. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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