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Recent Examples of envisaged
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Garvey envisaged a new nation built by the descendants of African slaves.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The deal, which made Omnicom the world’s largest ad company by revenue, is now expected to generate cost savings exceeding the $750 million originally envisaged, executives said.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Winning all their matches is not their ultimate goal for their under-19s, but losing all six games was not envisaged either.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
The biography Benjamin envisaged would have explained Goethe’s political nihilism and his escape into nature as equally the products of his will and of the intricate machinery of the world.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Secondly, the controversial US proposal for Ukraine to limit the size of its military to 600,000 – a figure envisaged in the 28-point plan – is also still being discussed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
With some footage shot in LA, but the move delayed, and then Ozzy passing away, the show as originally envisaged was not possible.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Perhaps Harari’s cognitive revolution went something like what was envisaged by Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology Joseph Henrich.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
In July 2024, Leroy told WWD that Woman&Design by Maison&Objet was envisaged as a business and creative collective that aims to identify, connect and promote women who are pushing the boundaries of product design, interior decoration, craft and lifestyle.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Garvey envisaged a new nation built by the descendants of African slaves.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
The deal, which made Omnicom the world’s largest ad company by revenue, is now expected to generate cost savings exceeding the $750 million originally envisaged, executives said.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Winning all their matches is not their ultimate goal for their under-19s, but losing all six games was not envisaged either.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025
The biography Benjamin envisaged would have explained Goethe’s political nihilism and his escape into nature as equally the products of his will and of the intricate machinery of the world.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Secondly, the controversial US proposal for Ukraine to limit the size of its military to 600,000 – a figure envisaged in the 28-point plan – is also still being discussed.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
With some footage shot in LA, but the move delayed, and then Ozzy passing away, the show as originally envisaged was not possible.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
Perhaps Harari’s cognitive revolution went something like what was envisaged by Harvard professor of human evolutionary biology Joseph Henrich.
—Madeleine Beekman
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisaged
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Vince imagined the sparkling space would serve as an incubator for his new startup ventures and aspired to take over the top floor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The $5 billion expansion program has grown beyond the scope of what airport officials originally imagined, with a total of 32 gates coming by the early 2030s.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, a local developer envisioned something new in place of the old — a five-story condo building with 39 units.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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For years, Olsson had envisioned building solar systems that moved with the wind like leaves in a storm.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The move marks a departure from past administrations, which have typically moved quickly to open Justice Department civil rights reviews of fatal encounters involving law enforcement, even when criminal charges were considered unlikely.—
Greg Wehner , Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Oval Office’s plan to force the Fed into submission is unlikely to work, Wall Street believes.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Moments before, King was pictured adoringly looking at his daughter Yolanda as Martin III sat comfortably in Coretta's arms.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The pair were pictured together on a flight in August 2025 in photos obtained by TMZ and Page Six, sparking reconciliation rumors.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Relatives and health officials say an 11-year-old girl who dreamed of becoming a doctor, a teenage girl and two boys in a tent camp were among those killed on Thursday.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kids who had never set foot in Miami-Dade County but dreamed of palm trees, South Beach and a game played with an edge they’d never been allowed to show.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Envisaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisaged. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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