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as in envisions
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in assumes
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagines
Through Quasar Markets, Steven E Orr imagines a world where technology removes the mundane, reduces friction, and gives people more room to think, create, connect, and live with intention.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Human creativity imagines what does not.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
In an episode where Milo and Zach try to help Melissa conquer her fear of roller coasters, the roller coaster Melissa imagines is the same one Phinneas and Ferb made in their backyard.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 June 2026
One vision imagines a future that is increasingly automated, optimized, digitized, and controlled by a small number of powerful technology platforms.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
One imagines the narrator of the Proclaimers’ most maniacal hit undertaking their 500-mile journey with a double dose of Vyvanse.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
This sci-fi novel imagines a world run by a secret organization, tasked with erasing memories.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Barrionuevo imagines Tango Elite evolving into a touring experience.
—Daily News, 2 June 2026
The open-source OpenClaw is an experimental project, but Microsoft imagines AI agents will increasingly become stable, mainstream technology.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Human creativity imagines what does not.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
In an episode where Milo and Zach try to help Melissa conquer her fear of roller coasters, the roller coaster Melissa imagines is the same one Phinneas and Ferb made in their backyard.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 June 2026
One vision imagines a future that is increasingly automated, optimized, digitized, and controlled by a small number of powerful technology platforms.
—Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
One imagines the narrator of the Proclaimers’ most maniacal hit undertaking their 500-mile journey with a double dose of Vyvanse.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
This sci-fi novel imagines a world run by a secret organization, tasked with erasing memories.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Barrionuevo imagines Tango Elite evolving into a touring experience.
—Daily News, 2 June 2026
The open-source OpenClaw is an experimental project, but Microsoft imagines AI agents will increasingly become stable, mainstream technology.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagines
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Ulbrich envisions Walker expanding his leadership role on the defense as well with Elliss and defensive tackle David Onyemata no longer in the building.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Newell, who acquired Oceanco last August, envisions this latest project as a platform built around how people live and work at sea.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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William thinks like the future king.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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But Swift has had enough Best Original Song attempts to know that her star power does not have as much influence over the Music Branch as the outside world thinks.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The dominant policy framework assumes that broader access equals better outcomes.—
Christopher Carita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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This assumes, of course, that a work permit eventually comes through.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
20 June 2026
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Kudla believes the technology could be helpful for people choosing to age in place and combat loneliness.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Ultimately, Stolz believes that choosing a shipping-container home is about more than a price point.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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When a player guesses a word, the squares change color to provide feedback.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
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This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Its founder, Fabrizio Di Amato, conceives it not as a hotel brand in the conventional sense but as the beginning of a wider world—a connected collection of destinations where Italian hospitality, design and culture merge.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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Isaac prays to God on her behalf, God answers the prayer, and Rebekah conceives.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
13 Mar. 2026
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Kane considers himself in the same tier as those strikers and said he couldn’t be outdone in his own opener.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Graves said law enforcement considers Sanchez-Munoz armed and dangerous.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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“Imagines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagines. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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