1
as in envisioning
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in guessing
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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as in theory
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Recent Examples of imagining
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
There are two ways of imagining the future of DNA data storage.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
This flips the script from learning about existing AI to imagining its future impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet the movie—under the guidance of its directors and producers—just can’t be bothered to do any of that imagining itself.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
The study, which was funded by the National Institute of Health and published in the scientific journal Cell on March 6, states that the man — who had a stroke years earlier and cannot speak or move — was able to hold, move and drop objects just by imagining himself doing so.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
The production was able to retrofit many of the original mall storefronts and kiosks, imagining how a misfit band of robots might use the space.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The helmer takes even greater pleasure imagining Nancy’s dreams, where Cave is free to get radically expressionistic while also planting red herrings.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Like Alon Shaya’s Safta restaurants, Mutra is about imagining different ways that an Israeli grandma might throw down.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
People in different countries rank their happiness by imagining a ladder with 10 steps.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
There are two ways of imagining the future of DNA data storage.
—Matthew Hutson, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2025
This flips the script from learning about existing AI to imagining its future impact.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Yet the movie—under the guidance of its directors and producers—just can’t be bothered to do any of that imagining itself.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 19 Mar. 2025
The study, which was funded by the National Institute of Health and published in the scientific journal Cell on March 6, states that the man — who had a stroke years earlier and cannot speak or move — was able to hold, move and drop objects just by imagining himself doing so.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
The production was able to retrofit many of the original mall storefronts and kiosks, imagining how a misfit band of robots might use the space.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
The helmer takes even greater pleasure imagining Nancy’s dreams, where Cave is free to get radically expressionistic while also planting red herrings.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025
Like Alon Shaya’s Safta restaurants, Mutra is about imagining different ways that an Israeli grandma might throw down.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagining
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
James Winebrenner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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There has been plenty of speculation about UCLA, with the second personnel director guessing that’ll be the destination.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Tuesday afternoon, when a reporter attempted to ask Bondi about the foreign-intelligence theory and the video-clock issue, Trump cut in.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Economists are warning that the risk of a recession is rising nationally — one believing the chances are now as high as 70% in the next 12 months — with Connecticut all but certain to get caught up in any downturn.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Writers report keeping first drafts entirely AI-free, believing this preserves their unique voice and creative thinking abilities.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, Representative Newt Gingrich from Georgia was already in ascent, assuming the position of House Minority Whip in March 1989.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The new policy also takes quite a leap by assuming that most of the nation’s elderly population have ever even heard of Twitter, including the New Jersey caller’s 96-year-old mother.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What becomes more important is the ability to adapt, question assumptions, and think creatively.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The rates are based on an assumption that workers are paid $15.75 an hour, although there's no requirement for employers to pay that rate.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Imagining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagining. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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