as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
I conjure you to hear my plea for mercy
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Recent Examples of conjured
Teammate Patrick Mahomes stayed cozy on a cool fall day in matching corduroy overshirt and pants that conjured the ‘70s.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
This performance conjured memories of Michigan’s loss at Oklahoma, another game in which the offense struggled to find any rhythm.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
And then, as if conjured, Reznor and Ross materialized out of the smoke to an enthusiastic reception.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Replacing gel with teased roots, her lightweight, yet voluminous style conjured up Houston’s texture, like at her Madison Square Garden performance circa 1988.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
And if reveling in the world of romantic fantasy isn't delicious enough, Hellmann's has conjured up enchanting recipes – each inspired by The Primal of Blood and Bone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Many surrealist artists cast women as muses or dream figures conjured for the male gaze.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Echoing childhood memories Like many other people who sought safety in the United States, Davis, California, resident Griselda Gonzalez said watching federal troops patrolling Los Angeles conjured up painful childhood memories.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
The most sacred symbol in Asante culture remains the Golden Stool, which according to lore was conjured down from the heavens and symbolizes not only royal authority but also the people’s collective soul.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
This performance conjured memories of Michigan’s loss at Oklahoma, another game in which the offense struggled to find any rhythm.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
And then, as if conjured, Reznor and Ross materialized out of the smoke to an enthusiastic reception.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
Replacing gel with teased roots, her lightweight, yet voluminous style conjured up Houston’s texture, like at her Madison Square Garden performance circa 1988.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
And if reveling in the world of romantic fantasy isn't delicious enough, Hellmann's has conjured up enchanting recipes – each inspired by The Primal of Blood and Bone.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Many surrealist artists cast women as muses or dream figures conjured for the male gaze.
—Sally Jane Brown, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Echoing childhood memories Like many other people who sought safety in the United States, Davis, California, resident Griselda Gonzalez said watching federal troops patrolling Los Angeles conjured up painful childhood memories.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjured
Verb
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And people have begged for a patio and full bar.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a rare appearance on C-SPAN on Thursday, House Speaker Mike Johnson heard from one military mom who begged him to bring the House back to session to pass a standalone bill to provide military troops pay during the government shutdown.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1977, consumer groups petitioned federal regulators to ban the marketing of sugary foods to children, but industry lobbying halted those efforts.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2015, her husband, who by then had become a citizen, petitioned for her green card.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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