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I'm trying to envisage you on a surfboard
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Recent Examples of envisaged
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Array was also envisaged as a modular system that has the ability to grow with young design consumers throughout life and all of its changes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
What was always going to be a difficult campaign for Liverpool proved harder than anyone involved had envisaged.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The attention given to his project and its predecessor Blackfly suggests that utility is envisaged for eVTOL that goes beyond commuting and urban uses.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The ship was also envisaged to be very nimble, with a potential top speed of 42 knots; an ambitious design indeed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much like was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much as was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Diaspora Jewry needs the confidence to work in partnership with Israelis for the Israel envisaged in the Declaration of Independence.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
For example, will the 60-day process envisaged in the MoU be defined as an extension of the weeks-long ceasefire or a definitive end to hostilities?
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Array was also envisaged as a modular system that has the ability to grow with young design consumers throughout life and all of its changes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
What was always going to be a difficult campaign for Liverpool proved harder than anyone involved had envisaged.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 22 May 2026
The attention given to his project and its predecessor Blackfly suggests that utility is envisaged for eVTOL that goes beyond commuting and urban uses.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The ship was also envisaged to be very nimble, with a potential top speed of 42 knots; an ambitious design indeed.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much like was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Israel wants Lebanon’s government to assume responsibility for disarming Hezbollah, much as was envisaged in a November 2024 ceasefire.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Diaspora Jewry needs the confidence to work in partnership with Israelis for the Israel envisaged in the Declaration of Independence.
—Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisaged
Verb
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The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Ian Cinnamon, Apex’s chief executive officer and co-founder, said the company was established to support proliferated constellations similar to those envisioned under Golden Dome.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Getting warships into the water is hard enough without wasting funds on vessels unlikely ever to sail.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Like any great artist, Grohl is a product of her surroundings, and that can’t help but include a very specific, unlikely upbringing.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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At the Thief Valley Reservoir, pictured in August 2024, fish that aren't caught by anglers are likely to be trapped in isolated pools and die by summer's end.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The film follows five childhood friends — Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli and Conor — who once dreamed of escaping their circumstances and building better lives.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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That’s not to say buyers haven’t dreamed big — sometimes very big.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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“Envisaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisaged. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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