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Recent Examples of envisaged
Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Talkin The Hardest played in the background was something nobody could have envisaged.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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
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
Adjective
She is also equipped with an Energy Storage System designed to manage onboard energy flows based on envisaged operations, capable of peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to a substantial reduction in fuel usage.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
Global is confident that the show has already been renewed for a second season and Abrams said it was envisaged to return multiple times.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
Talkin The Hardest played in the background was something nobody could have envisaged.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisaged
Adjective
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After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Joining Merlin the duck in the pantheon of heart-stealers is Osito, an 8-year-old rescue poodle mix who's become an unlikely sensation after arriving at Mexico’s opening match perched on the back of a cargo bicycle, dressed in a Mexico jersey, sunglasses and a cap.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Ford imagined a future in which cars would be powered by small nuclear reactors, theoretically allowing drivers to travel thousands of miles before replacing the power module.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Kirk often spoke about the Founders, arguing that the country had been envisioned by and for Protestants.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Assad, 28, already has envisioned his daughter growing up watching him pitch.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 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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Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, is pictured on the Illinois Senate floor in May 2026.—
Ben Szalinski,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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So, too, did his paintings of lovers and friends that quietly expanded what could be pictured and celebrated in modern art.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Verb
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John Maynard Keynes dreamed of an end to work, and some of the most radical and visionary progressive utopias today involve envisioning an abundant society beyond the need for labor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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The Argentine support delivered the sights and sounds that organizers could only have dreamed of when the defending World Cup champions were drawn to play in Kansas City.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Envisaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisaged. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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