as in imagines
to form a mental picture of
the psychotic would repeatedly ideate the act of committing murder, and eventually he came to believe his own delusions
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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,
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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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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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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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In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her patriarchal husband.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Malone dreams of becoming a hero, while struggling Texan Solomon Jackson (Asa Butterfield) seeks recognition by posting violent threats.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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After all, no one pictures a futuristic city cloaked in exhaust fumes.—
Alex Hewitt,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Jan. 2026
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The small villa, ideal for a duo, features a living room-balcony hybrid where trailing greenery frames views of the water.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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The retailer’s sale & clearance section features open-box deals on items that have been purchased, opened, and then returned.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jackson fancies himself an American Sadat, performing the most sensitive, high-profile diplomatic missions for the president but without the accountability of appointive office.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sentenced to multiple life sentences for multiple murders, the low-level Camorra member fancies himself as someone well above his station.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Ideates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideates. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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