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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
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
After all the years of dreaming and campaigning and nudging the league for an outdoor game, Vinik suffered a major leg fracture during a snowmobiling accident on a trip to Norway with his kids.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Fans are dreaming of Barbara Eden's skincare secrets.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big, but make sure your generosity doesn’t come at the expense of your stability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
So, like many Americans, the Bears were dreaming of a home of their own.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Reiter presents dreaming as a possibility, not a conclusion.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
It is strongly associated with dreaming, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Sleep architecture maps out how a person transitions through different sleep stages, such as light sleep and dreaming (REM), as well as how sound affects someone during each of these different stages.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
For those hoping Paige DeSorbo was going to return to reality TV, keep dreaming.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
After all the years of dreaming and campaigning and nudging the league for an outdoor game, Vinik suffered a major leg fracture during a snowmobiling accident on a trip to Norway with his kids.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kundrat, who was also a receiver for the Porters’ football team the last two seasons, grew up dreaming of playing collegiate and professional hockey.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Fans are dreaming of Barbara Eden's skincare secrets.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big, but make sure your generosity doesn’t come at the expense of your stability.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
So, like many Americans, the Bears were dreaming of a home of their own.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Reiter presents dreaming as a possibility, not a conclusion.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
It is strongly associated with dreaming, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Sleep architecture maps out how a person transitions through different sleep stages, such as light sleep and dreaming (REM), as well as how sound affects someone during each of these different stages.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026
For those hoping Paige DeSorbo was going to return to reality TV, keep dreaming.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Mar. 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
Verb
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Young restaurateur David Foulquier took inspiration from his Persian and French roots when imagining this downtown spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Saturday Night Live marked the safe return to Earth of NASA‘s Artemis II crew by imagining one astronaut’s attempt at a sober video message that gets disrupted by his very unserious colleagues.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Its arrival in this sizzling Fire sign shifts the tone from dreamy introversion to active manifestation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Jetting off to a dreamy seaside destination already comes with plenty of perks, including gorgeous views, ocean breezes, and usually some sand between your toes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 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
Verb
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But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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McArn advocated for the contract by saying repeatedly that the district needed help helping itself — envisioning a partnership between the consultants and central office staff to better understand the problem and start implementing solutions.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 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 Apr. 2026.
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