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
Part of the fun of this years-long project for the creatives was re-envisioning their placement.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Experts from around the globe are already busy envisioning creative applications for artificial intelligence in space.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Vergne will be in charge of overseeing the museum’s public programming, exhibitions and artistic direction, as well as strengthening relationships with international partner institutions and re-envisioning the museum’s curatorial scope.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
In fact, Hilton is envisioning vetoes putting lawmakers on record; the last time a session in Sacramento overrode a veto was in 1979.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 May 2026
Over five decades, hundreds have spoken, envisioning entry into heaven, begging for forgiveness and trying to reckon with their crimes.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The 36-year-old blueliner heads into the Ducks’ second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights envisioning the possibility of a playoff run.
—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
Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Experts from around the globe are already busy envisioning creative applications for artificial intelligence in space.
—Michael P. Dempsey, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
Vergne will be in charge of overseeing the museum’s public programming, exhibitions and artistic direction, as well as strengthening relationships with international partner institutions and re-envisioning the museum’s curatorial scope.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 June 2026
In fact, Hilton is envisioning vetoes putting lawmakers on record; the last time a session in Sacramento overrode a veto was in 1979.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 30 May 2026
Over five decades, hundreds have spoken, envisioning entry into heaven, begging for forgiveness and trying to reckon with their crimes.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The 36-year-old blueliner heads into the Ducks’ second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights envisioning the possibility of a playoff run.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisioning
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The American media look here like fools, as does the conspiratorial mirror image imagining a vast secret US operation.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Yet readers aren’t imagining the sticker shock.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Another patient, David Nurieli, described seeing elderly individuals forced to walk or be carried up three flights of stairs when the elevator fails.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Those concerns were amplified by Marsch only seeing his players every few months before the World Cup.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 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
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An hour earlier, George had walked through the tropical forest, day dreaming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The wedding — and especially Cassie and Nate’s dance, as Cassie melts down on the day she’s spent her life dreaming of, having learned about the deep financial hole Nate is in — must have felt especially layered.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Envisioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisioning. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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