as in imagining
to form a mental picture of
challenged the voters to envision a nation in which no child was ever allowed to go hungry
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Recent Examples of envisioning
The 36-year-old blueliner heads into the Ducks’ second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights envisioning the possibility of a playoff run.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In 1866, Howells had been able to recognize the connection between ending slavery, envisioning equality, and the broadest expression of the American idea.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
McArn advocated for the contract by saying repeatedly that the district needed help helping itself — envisioning a partnership between the consultants and central office staff to better understand the problem and start implementing solutions.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
All of which leads one to wonder, what is Griffin really envisioning for his final act?
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cubs aren’t envisioning fully using Suzuki as the DH to get him back quicker.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The outlook is positive for the players, who are envisioning their hard work and team chemistry translating into wins in the near future.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Although the central story is intimate in scale, the film’s scope is large and its social purview deep, and this vast amplitude is a function of Ouédraogo’s way of staging action, or, rather, of envisioning it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 4 May 2026
In 1866, Howells had been able to recognize the connection between ending slavery, envisioning equality, and the broadest expression of the American idea.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
But reflection on those few hours of celebration — that wild scramble to enjoy the moment, yet hurry to get everyone ready to go home — left the Dodgers envisioning one of the few things this contemporary dynasty has yet to accomplish.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
McArn advocated for the contract by saying repeatedly that the district needed help helping itself — envisioning a partnership between the consultants and central office staff to better understand the problem and start implementing solutions.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
All of which leads one to wonder, what is Griffin really envisioning for his final act?
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Cubs aren’t envisioning fully using Suzuki as the DH to get him back quicker.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The outlook is positive for the players, who are envisioning their hard work and team chemistry translating into wins in the near future.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Although the central story is intimate in scale, the film’s scope is large and its social purview deep, and this vast amplitude is a function of Ouédraogo’s way of staging action, or, rather, of envisioning it.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisioning
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Trevor began imagining elaborate criminal schemes.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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Just imagining the flesh of any citrus coming in contact with her genitals made her body tingle and turned her mouth sour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Hiba imagined seeing snow for the first time and living in a cold state, such as Ohio.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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His absence led to Ben Hutton and Dylan Coghlan seeing elevated minutes, and both handled them well.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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When picturing a predator, most people envision an animal with immense speed, sharp teeth or deadly venom.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The test case—picturing a cow doing ballet—produces a smug bovine pirouetting.—
Elise Broach,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My parents had been dreaming of visiting a holy site in southern France for decades when the opportunity to go finally arose.—
Mary Beth Skylis,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Keep dreaming them big ol dreams my sweet girl.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Envisioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisioning. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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