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Recent Examples of envisaged
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The space also introduces new editions envisaged in Putman’s legacy, including the Constellation Au Carré rug and the Quatre Feuilles table in a collector’s version.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Damascus reached a deal with the SDF last year that envisaged full integration of Kurdish fighters in the new Syrian army by the end of 2025, but progress has been limited, with both sides blaming the other.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 17 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
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
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
This was never going to be a quick fix, and while United have clearly rigged their mast in a new direction, early waters have been choppier than anyone envisaged.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is not what anyone envisaged when the season began.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The space also introduces new editions envisaged in Putman’s legacy, including the Constellation Au Carré rug and the Quatre Feuilles table in a collector’s version.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Damascus reached a deal with the SDF last year that envisaged full integration of Kurdish fighters in the new Syrian army by the end of 2025, but progress has been limited, with both sides blaming the other.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 17 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
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
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
This was never going to be a quick fix, and while United have clearly rigged their mast in a new direction, early waters have been choppier than anyone envisaged.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisaged
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My father imagined a future for his family in a country where the rule of law mattered and people had THE freedom to speak their truth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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The aesthetic was likely imagined and brought to life by Oakley-Green herself, as her stylist Karen Clarkson has yet to credit the hair artist on her glam team.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It’s been envisioned for nearly two decades.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Before Instagram and Etsy became hubs for showcasing the works of independent artists around the world, many artists relied on local art fairs, but those events didn’t quite have the reach Ryan Stanier envisioned.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Rufe said the federal government was unlikely to succeed at trial.—
TASSANEE VEJPONGSA,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Even if a blockade in the Strait remains unlikely, disruption caused by a US attack could nevertheless send oil prices even higher, above their the recent gains – perhaps by another $10 a barrel, Tuttle said.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 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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Jesse Jackson tribute In this file photo, Jesse Jackson is pictured speaking to students at Campbell High in Smyrna.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The remains of a 17th century shipwreck is pictured after resurfacing in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 17, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But Silicon Valley has long dreamed of building AI models that can improve themselves, each new generation of AI models able to spawn its successor.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Silverblatt once dreamed of being on the other side of the microphone, as a writer in his own right, Howard said.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Envisaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisaged. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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