conjure (up)

Definition of conjure (up)next
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as in to summon
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjure (up)
Verb
  • Could one imagine immersive experiences distributed across geographies in ways that connect local nodes of creation in networks that blend physical and virtual presence?
    Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Olsson, for the first time in her career, was being summoned.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Malikah Auguste, a ninth-grader at Cristo Rey and an intern with Miami Lighthouse, saw the impact the visit had on her classmates.
    Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After the game, Crawford gathered the entire group of friends and family together on the field for photos.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Longoria darts across the kitchen to gather more gastronomic tidbits and sample leftover morsels.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Roy said Crave stepped up to support the show as originally envisioned.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Winhusen envisions a future where GLP-1 drugs help with one of the most difficult barriers to successful medical treatment — keeping people in treatment.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Filers who don't owe taxes but have a qualifying child can get up to $1,700 in the form of a tax refund through the additional child tax credit.
    Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Lorie Konish,Kamaron McNair,Greg Iacurci,Mike Winters,Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Ever wonder what Darth Maul got up to after the Clone Wars?
    K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The clearest confirmation that something was wrong (ahead of the actual confirmation) came when Batula and Miller, who had been set to host an Amazon Live event together on March 24, were pictured filming separately.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In the opening shot, the Kylie Cosmetics founder was pictured kneeling by the water, looking directly up at the camera with a wide smile.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Conjure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjure%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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