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
As a New Yorker herself, Bellizzi treasured envisioning the cramped Lower East Side milieu that opens the film.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
While the commission’s is formally charged with re-envisioning Medi-Cal, CHCF policy experts said the programs future cannot be separated from rising affordability challenges across California’s broader insurance landscape.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
For the past week — ever since her 42nd birthday — Dinah had spent each evening standing in this same spot, smoking a clandestine cigarette, watching this same man perform yard work and chores, envisioning the same torrid affair.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Developers hope to spark a Miami River revival, envisioning a vibrant neighborhood with restaurants, entertainment and community spaces.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
As Reformed by Pilates continues to flourish, Polci is already envisioning the next chapter.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Officials are also envisioning an expansion of drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and off the Alaskan coast.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Nov. 2025
But Jones’ campaign came under intense fire early last month, when his 2022 texts envisioning violence against a GOP political opponent were published by National Review.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
And as the winner-take-all play that would decide Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium unfolded, Geno Smith’s eyes got big, envisioning a dramatic game-winning pass to an old, reliable friend.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
While the commission’s is formally charged with re-envisioning Medi-Cal, CHCF policy experts said the programs future cannot be separated from rising affordability challenges across California’s broader insurance landscape.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
For the past week — ever since her 42nd birthday — Dinah had spent each evening standing in this same spot, smoking a clandestine cigarette, watching this same man perform yard work and chores, envisioning the same torrid affair.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Developers hope to spark a Miami River revival, envisioning a vibrant neighborhood with restaurants, entertainment and community spaces.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
As Reformed by Pilates continues to flourish, Polci is already envisioning the next chapter.
—William Jones, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
Officials are also envisioning an expansion of drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and off the Alaskan coast.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Nov. 2025
But Jones’ campaign came under intense fire early last month, when his 2022 texts envisioning violence against a GOP political opponent were published by National Review.
—Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
And as the winner-take-all play that would decide Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium unfolded, Geno Smith’s eyes got big, envisioning a dramatic game-winning pass to an old, reliable friend.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisioning
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War stories have acquired even greater momentum since railroads and military staff colleges emerged in the late nineteenth century, when states committed themselves to the business of planning—a serious work that nevertheless entails playing war games and imagining scenarios.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Visionary – for imagining future scenarios and leading ahead of the curve.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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What airports are seeing flight cancellations?—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Polls show that economic impacts are driving the voting bloc the most and Latino businesses across the country, from Miami to Los Angeles, are seeing a drop in foot traffic because of ICE agents targeting their communities.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Anna and William’s wedding approaches, the family is already picturing the dance that started it all.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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When picturing their perfect voyage, nearly half (40 percent) of respondents picked the Mediterranean as their top destination.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Nov. 2025
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Withdrawal from tricyclic antidepressants may also lead to nightmares, while withdrawal from SSRIs and SNRIs seems to intensify dreaming.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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That's when the concept of dreaming as a neurocognitive process first came about, per the APA.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Envisioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisioning. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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