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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
Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits walked alongside human models at a fashion show in Seoul this week, offering a glimpse into how South Korea’s technology industry imagines a future where robots are not just tools, but participants in everyday cultural life.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The Argentine writer’s short story, first published in 1941, imagines an infinite archive of books in which the alphabet has been configured into every possible combination, resulting in a limitless array of texts meaning everything and nothing.
—Raphael Helfand, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
The open-source OpenClaw is an experimental project, but Microsoft imagines AI agents will increasingly become stable, mainstream technology.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Janet Nagudi Janet is a Ugandan British filmmaker, writer and artist whose work imagines bold, Afrofuturistic visions for the Black Diaspora and Pan-African community.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Why Judgment Must Be Distributed The traditional view of human-in-the-loop imagines a reviewer who checks outputs after the fact.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The elegiac opening and closing chapters, in which Crowther imagines visiting Monroe’s home and scanning her shelves, also add to the feeling that too much is being extrapolated out of not enough information.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The viral Sopranos meme imagines Italian fans leaving behind the Amalfi Coast for six-lane thoroughfares with no sidewalks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 May 2026
There is a tension between what Sherald imagines and what happens outside the walls of the exhibit.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
The Argentine writer’s short story, first published in 1941, imagines an infinite archive of books in which the alphabet has been configured into every possible combination, resulting in a limitless array of texts meaning everything and nothing.
—Raphael Helfand, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
The open-source OpenClaw is an experimental project, but Microsoft imagines AI agents will increasingly become stable, mainstream technology.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026
Janet Nagudi Janet is a Ugandan British filmmaker, writer and artist whose work imagines bold, Afrofuturistic visions for the Black Diaspora and Pan-African community.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Why Judgment Must Be Distributed The traditional view of human-in-the-loop imagines a reviewer who checks outputs after the fact.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The elegiac opening and closing chapters, in which Crowther imagines visiting Monroe’s home and scanning her shelves, also add to the feeling that too much is being extrapolated out of not enough information.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The viral Sopranos meme imagines Italian fans leaving behind the Amalfi Coast for six-lane thoroughfares with no sidewalks.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 May 2026
There is a tension between what Sherald imagines and what happens outside the walls of the exhibit.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagines
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What Hill envisions is a continuum of care—therapy and coaching not as competing camps but as complementary services.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Warren envisions a stadium just south of the Bears’ current home at Soldier Field, on the site of what is now a parking lot.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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But Mack, who now works for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority in Orlando, thinks the higher assault rate in Charlotte has to do with sparse driver support from management.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Robinson agreed with Edmonds’ perspective and also thinks that chemistry could be the key to another successful season.—
Steven Johnson
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Ours is a pay-as-you-go system, and the IRS assumes that your income is received evenly throughout the year, says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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As Bay Area News Group has reported, the county’s plan heavily relies on drawing down county cash reserves and assumes the recovery of millions in vehicle licensing revenues.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 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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Hoyt Purinton, owner of the only ferry line from the mainland, guesses the percentage is in the low single digits.—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
26 May 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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Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Rehmeier, who’s already shot an unannounced third film with Gallner, considers his performance in the nearly unanimously praised Caroline to be reminiscent of Paul Newman or Steve McQueen.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Ed Simon considers Allen Ginsberg on his 100th birthday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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“Imagines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagines. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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