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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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2
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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Recent Examples of imagining
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Parsons was already deeply enmeshed in imagining, and visualizing, strange new worlds online.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
The most tangible example is the Magic Pointer, a re-imagining of the cursor.
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Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The classical re-imagining of Mellon Collie was unveiled last November at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
Full Moon isn’t all force; in Brandy’s imagining, the record would serve as an exploration of an entire relationship, and fittingly the love songs here shine.
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Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Maul is a dirtier, grungier imagining of the Star Wars universe, leaning into the darker moments of shows like The Clone Wars and Rebels.
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Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.
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Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
For her, however, the most meaningful response is imagining how her grandmother would have reacted to all the attention.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
In this new entry, the franchise goes to a South Korean setting for the first time, imagining a war with North Korea and the different character perspectives.
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Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
There’s something wonderful about this approach - no grand presentations, no polished renders, just people wandering through the bush imagining what might be possible.
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Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Jones first floated the idea of rock star Lestat while the team filmed Season 2 in Prague in 2023, giving Wood time to begin imagining what a nearly 300-year-old vampire might wear while reinventing himself as a singer.
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Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
For better or worse, there’s no arguing with the fact that the video is more engaging than simply imagining his desperate escape attempt, especially for people who aren’t naturally inclined to be interested in history and archaeology.
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Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The American media look here like fools, as does the conspiratorial mirror image imagining a vast secret US operation.
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Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Yet readers aren’t imagining the sticker shock.
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Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
Like the assignment by the man’s most brilliant student or the Oedipus trilogy, which was performed in Athens’s outdoor theaters in the fifth century BCE, Helen of Nowhere will end up transforming the man at its center beyond his imagining.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
This 1787 imagining, by architect and designer Felice Soave and Giocondo Albertolli, was the setting for a love affair between Giuditta Cantù Turino, the frescoist Appiano’s great-niece, and Vincenzo Bellini, Italy’s most romantic and melodramatic operatic composer.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Parsons was already deeply enmeshed in imagining, and visualizing, strange new worlds online.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
The most tangible example is the Magic Pointer, a re-imagining of the cursor.
—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
The classical re-imagining of Mellon Collie was unveiled last November at the Lyric Opera House in Chicago.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
Full Moon isn’t all force; in Brandy’s imagining, the record would serve as an exploration of an entire relationship, and fittingly the love songs here shine.
—
Jackson Howard,
Pitchfork,
29 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Maul is a dirtier, grungier imagining of the Star Wars universe, leaning into the darker moments of shows like The Clone Wars and Rebels.
—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
And in unassuming buildings scattered across Los Angeles, a reiterative imagining of community theater would continue, one Thursday night at a time.
—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
And that is the relentless drive that compelled Brady — and compels Kane — to keep learning, keep improving, keep re-imagining the game well into their 30s.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
For her, however, the most meaningful response is imagining how her grandmother would have reacted to all the attention.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
In this new entry, the franchise goes to a South Korean setting for the first time, imagining a war with North Korea and the different character perspectives.
—
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
There’s something wonderful about this approach - no grand presentations, no polished renders, just people wandering through the bush imagining what might be possible.
—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Jones first floated the idea of rock star Lestat while the team filmed Season 2 in Prague in 2023, giving Wood time to begin imagining what a nearly 300-year-old vampire might wear while reinventing himself as a singer.
—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
For better or worse, there’s no arguing with the fact that the video is more engaging than simply imagining his desperate escape attempt, especially for people who aren’t naturally inclined to be interested in history and archaeology.
—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
The American media look here like fools, as does the conspiratorial mirror image imagining a vast secret US operation.
—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
Yet readers aren’t imagining the sticker shock.
—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagining
Noun
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The narrative conjures meaning from the Los Angeles cityscape by fusing a hodgepodge of textbook theories about the sprawling metropolis onto the gritty reality of daily life.
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According to the theory, each of these attributes contributes toward the most important influencing factor -- intention.
Verb
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The Chicago White Sox entered spring training envisioning Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero as the combination behind the plate after both catchers had promising rookie seasons in 2025.
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Waddle believed to be missing element Nix didn’t throw a single pass to Jaylen Waddle during the full-team sessions of the offseason program, but that didn’t prevent the third-year quarterback from envisioning the ways Denver’s newest playmaker will impact the offense.
Verb
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For his part, Joe doesn’t seem to be thinking about his issues with Nathan half as much as Nathan or Gael are.
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The crash was not an accident, Adams said, because Pino violated several navigational rules — and piloted the boat without thinking about the well-being of his wife, daughter and the 11 girls on the boat.
Verb
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Rather than guessing how a frame might look, shoppers can use digital tools to get a better sense of fit and appearance before ordering.
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The net takeaway is that Warsh wants to keep markets guessing, allowing its own pricing mechanisms to react to data and handicap scenarios.
Noun
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The brand positions the fabric and fit as its answer to the old assumption that hemp-heavy shirts could not feel comfortable enough for everyday wear.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
Verb
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When picturing a predator, most people envision an animal with immense speed, sharp teeth or deadly venom.
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The test case—picturing a cow doing ballet—produces a smug bovine pirouetting.
Verb
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After spending the entire film believing that killing Krem will finally bring her peace, Ruthye is forced to confront whether vengeance will actually heal her — or simply continue the cycle of violence.
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Both leaders prioritized people, believing that caring for employees leads to exceptional customer and patient service.
Verb
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People also tend to confuse fragrance intensity with cleanliness, assuming a strong smell means a deeper clean.
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Investors will take riskier positions, assuming the central bank will save them from their own mistakes.
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“Imagining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagining. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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