as in envisions
to form a mental picture of
I'm trying to envisage you on a surfboard
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Recent Examples of envisages
Although best known as a sculptor, Sanadze envisages the project as a collection of mixed-media works, each using the flowers in different ways.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
The $20 billion project led by state-run YPF SA and Italy’s Eni SpA envisages construction of at least two floating liquefaction vessels with annual capacity for 12 million tons off Argentina’s Atlantic coast.
—Jonathan Gilbert, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
The master plan envisages the area as a car-free city.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The two-state plan envisages a Palestinian state in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, existing side by side with Israel.
—USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
The $20 billion project led by state-run YPF SA and Italy’s Eni SpA envisages construction of at least two floating liquefaction vessels with annual capacity for 12 million tons off Argentina’s Atlantic coast.
—Jonathan Gilbert, Bloomberg, 14 Jan. 2026
The master plan envisages the area as a car-free city.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The two-state plan envisages a Palestinian state in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, existing side by side with Israel.
—USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisages
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John Fletcher Brooks, Hillsdale’s assistant director of communications and research, said the school also envisions the possibility of a K-12 school in the area.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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His firm, Related Ross, envisions the quiet aircraft landing in West Palm Beach and one of his golf course properties north of the city.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Conversation imagines the war in Iran unfolding in a world powered mostly by wind, solar and batteries rather than oil and gas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reiter imagines the ultralight, streamlined Orca transporter serving roles as diverse as individual customers.—
C.C. Weiss
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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One notable recent addition is the Buyers’ Upfront, an invitation-only event for acquisition execs that takes place in the Lille Chamber of Commerce and sees a roster of series presented to buyers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Envisages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisages. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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