conjure (up)

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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
  • Might be a little bit harder to imagine jamming with Cyndi Lauper.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 5 May 2025
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Verb
  • Around 250 cardinals were summoned to Italy for business, including the pope’s funeral and chief among their duties — electing the 267th head of the church.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • Dance Mom is summoned over Ava’s objections to the stage.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Verb
  • From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Sey, who saw an opening in the market for a brand that speaks out on behalf of females everywhere, noted that no other athletic label is doing what XX-XY Athletics sets out to accomplish.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Whether gathering to celebrate major achievements or connect with community, these moments captured the power of Black culture.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond horse racing, Calderone envisions FreeRacehorse.com as a solution to one of the most significant challenges facing streaming services and broadcast TV — extending the relationship with viewers beyond the big screen to smaller screens for continuous engagement.
    William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Entering the 2024 college football season, some analysts envisioned him going top 10.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Tatum was on the ground for several minutes, but ultimately got up.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Later in the video, Arenas is seen trying to get up after lying face down in the street in a few inches of water while the hydrant continued to spray.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Coca-Cola cans are pictured in a supermarket in Bayonne, New Jersey, on April 8, 2025.
    Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Sanders was pictured holding a Louis Vuitton case full of money while partying, and Sanders' brother, Deion Jr., revealed how much money was in the case.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Conjure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjure%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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