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as in daydreaming
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as in sleeping
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as in rapid eye movement
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as in imagining
to form a mental picture of
I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific
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Recent Examples of dreaming
Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Victor Glover, the astronaut piloting the mission, was once a kid in the Pomona Valley, watching the space shuttle launch on TV and dreaming of driving the thing.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
After decades of dreaming, planning and building, the South Shore Line’s West Lake Corridor rail service will finally begin March 31.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Those plays had Green dreaming of what could be if – or when – Steph Curry returns from his bout with runner’s knee.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Snow fell yet again in central Maryland on Monday, leaving many dreaming of warmer days.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The results tally with findings from other work on dreaming and creativity, says MIT’s Stickgold, who was not involved in the study.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Tom Wilson has spent a lifetime dreaming of this moment and has had weeks to prepare for it.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Staff Report, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Eric Nadel grew up in Brooklyn dreaming of becoming the voice of the Rangers.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 May 2026
My parents had been dreaming of visiting a holy site in southern France for decades when the opportunity to go finally arose.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Keep dreaming them big ol dreams my sweet girl.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Breaking down barriers As a child, Galaviz had a passion for cars, but she was steered away from dreaming about one day working in the automotive industry.
—Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Just five years ago, Bryson Battle was a suburban Charlotte high school senior dreaming about a career in the theater.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Messick, who grew up dreaming of wearing a Rays uniform, continues to be a nightmare for his hometown team.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Husband’s long list of demands is already ruining a trip the letter writer has spent his whole life dreaming about.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The ensuing six songs stretch from five to nearly 11 minutes, and Roberts speaks only in terms of unforgettable fires, hurricanes and tidal waves, sleeping in the gutter and dreaming of the stars; the album ends with a closing-credits piano ballad expressing a unified WU LYF theory of everything.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Victor Glover, the astronaut piloting the mission, was once a kid in the Pomona Valley, watching the space shuttle launch on TV and dreaming of driving the thing.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
After decades of dreaming, planning and building, the South Shore Line’s West Lake Corridor rail service will finally begin March 31.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Those plays had Green dreaming of what could be if – or when – Steph Curry returns from his bout with runner’s knee.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Snow fell yet again in central Maryland on Monday, leaving many dreaming of warmer days.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The results tally with findings from other work on dreaming and creativity, says MIT’s Stickgold, who was not involved in the study.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Tom Wilson has spent a lifetime dreaming of this moment and has had weeks to prepare for it.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Every kid grows up dreaming of playing on their hometown team in a big playoff game, stepping up in the most crucial of moments.
—Staff Report, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Eric Nadel grew up in Brooklyn dreaming of becoming the voice of the Rangers.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 8 May 2026
My parents had been dreaming of visiting a holy site in southern France for decades when the opportunity to go finally arose.
—Mary Beth Skylis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Keep dreaming them big ol dreams my sweet girl.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Breaking down barriers As a child, Galaviz had a passion for cars, but she was steered away from dreaming about one day working in the automotive industry.
—Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Just five years ago, Bryson Battle was a suburban Charlotte high school senior dreaming about a career in the theater.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Messick, who grew up dreaming of wearing a Rays uniform, continues to be a nightmare for his hometown team.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Husband’s long list of demands is already ruining a trip the letter writer has spent his whole life dreaming about.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaming
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At six months, the mice with tau pathology spent more time awake and less time in NREM sleep (non-rapid eye movement), which is the calm and restorative first phase of a sleep cycle.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to Oen-Hsiao, time spent in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep—the stage linked to memory consolidation, mood regulation, and mental concentration—may decrease, leaving people feeling tired the next day.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trevor began imagining elaborate criminal schemes.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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Just imagining the flesh of any citrus coming in contact with her genitals made her body tingle and turned her mouth sour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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An afternoon stroll with Oscar (Diego Calva), who begins as Arlo’s social worker and becomes Peter’s love interest, is invitingly honey-colored in the sunlight, while a druggy nightclub hookup devolves into a dreamy blur of body parts.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The brand expanded into fragrance with its Best of Beauty-winning Honey Infused Hair Perfumes in several dreamy scents, including classic Wildflower Honey, floral Wild Rose, and vibrant Lavender Berry.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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James O’Donoghue, a planetary scientist with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, likened our planet’s tilting phenomenon to a nodding head.—
Aylin Woodward,
WSJ,
21 Dec. 2021
Noun
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Our thought was probably somebody was going to just want to come in and doze it all down and do something different.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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By the evening’s end, I was cuddled up on the couch in a pile of kids, a movie playing while the little ones started to doze.—
Monitor Contributors,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 Nov. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Dreaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaming. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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