1
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
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
When conceiving the hotel, Escobedo was mindful of the environment around Lake Bacalar.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The Israeli right has spent decades trying to prevent people from conceiving any alternatives to its ultimate victory.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Her daily tasks like curating displays and visuals for Norrgatan influenced and perfected her talent for conceiving strong storytelling and communication that can cut through the noise.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Credit for conceiving and championing the new talent pipeline goes to Accenture CEO Julie Sweet, in collaboration with Greg Case, CEO of global insurance company Aon.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, are likely well acquainted with the challenges the endocrine disorder presents for fertility and the discomfort associated with irregular periods, painful ovarian cysts, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving as a result of elevated androgen levels.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
Tell me more about conceiving this film that criss-crosses between the 14th and 21st centuries and alternates black-and-white and color?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The Biggest Loser alum has opened up on Facebook about her journey to build her family, which included conceiving her twins through IVF and adopting her daughter.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Klairissa and her husband, Mike, had been married for two and a half years before conceiving their first child.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
When conceiving the hotel, Escobedo was mindful of the environment around Lake Bacalar.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
The Israeli right has spent decades trying to prevent people from conceiving any alternatives to its ultimate victory.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
Her daily tasks like curating displays and visuals for Norrgatan influenced and perfected her talent for conceiving strong storytelling and communication that can cut through the noise.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
Credit for conceiving and championing the new talent pipeline goes to Accenture CEO Julie Sweet, in collaboration with Greg Case, CEO of global insurance company Aon.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
People with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, are likely well acquainted with the challenges the endocrine disorder presents for fertility and the discomfort associated with irregular periods, painful ovarian cysts, weight gain, and difficulty conceiving as a result of elevated androgen levels.
—Sam Manzella, Flow Space, 2 Sep. 2025
Tell me more about conceiving this film that criss-crosses between the 14th and 21st centuries and alternates black-and-white and color?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
The Biggest Loser alum has opened up on Facebook about her journey to build her family, which included conceiving her twins through IVF and adopting her daughter.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceiving
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The comments were full of playful quips imagining what the pups might get up to behind closed doors.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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DaCosta’s re-imagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play Hedda Gabler shifts the story from 19th-century Norway to 1950s Britain.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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For the first 330 days, Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life, not knowing he was executed on day 328.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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That dominance, with Chapman often waiting in the wings, gave Cora the advantage of managing seven-inning games, knowing any lead was likely safe over the final two frames.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Who could blame them for thinking that, if that was the case?—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Looking ahead — as in envisioning your presence at upcoming business events — can expose you to opportunities that broaden your perspective.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ellen wonders, dejected and clearly envisioning her own future.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While most of these asteroids pose little threat, understanding their trajectories is crucial for assessing potential impact probabilities.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Experts called the findings critical to understanding autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So if believing that your rosy glow or struggles with heartburn make waiting to meet your baby a little bit easier to bear, then may these myths be around forever.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Maybe this is buyer’s remorse from believing last season.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Type 3c is caused by chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, while gestational diabetes can affect women during pregnancy.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the review also showed there was no uptick in cases of maternal pregnancy complications (like hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes) among those who received the COVID-19 vaccine versus those who didn’t.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
26 Sep. 2025
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Several workers have also described seeing a few 20-something, red haired men with a mischievous vibe.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The girl also reported seeing inappropriate images on the screensaver of an iPad at Berrelez’s home.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Conceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceiving. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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