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as in to prejudge
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as in to perceive
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Recent Examples of preconceive
As leaders, preconceived notions can blind us from being truly open to change and innovation.
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Glenn Taylor,
Forbes,
18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
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François Candelon,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
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Colleen Stinchcombe,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
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Vulture,
7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
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Elizabeth Paton,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
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Dallas News,
2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
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Mark Olsenstaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2023
Glenn Taylor,
Forbes,
18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—
Colleen Stinchcombe,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—
Elizabeth Paton,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—
Dallas News,
2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—
Mark Olsenstaff Writer,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceive
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Reporting that the 15 member schools have already decided that Texas Tech shouldn’t play Sorsby could be construed as prejudging Texas Tech and failing to honor the procedural safeguards guaranteed by the bylaws.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates are typically hesitant to share their views on political issues to avoid the appearance of prejudging cases that could come before them.
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Burnham is perceived to be to the political left of Starmer – an asset with Labour members – and is acknowledged as one of the party’s best communicators.
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Allegations of antisemitism roil high school graduation One high school graduation in North Carolina was the subject of controversy when a valedictorian's speech was perceived by many as a racist dog whistle, reported the Wilmington StarNews, part of the USA TODAY Network.
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The path for Andersson isn’t predetermined; there is a range of outcomes for how his next deal could age.
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Today’s gerrymandering wars are nothing other than an attempt by both parties to predetermine the outcome of elections.
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Iran is thought to have 972 pounds of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, according to the IAEA.
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.
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When Solow died in 2020, Soloviev knew he was fated to take over the business.
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So it was all very fated in that sense.
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Seven different looks rotate throughout the World Cup season, each one conceived by designer Ricardo Zuccolini, with Diana Dubinsky and her team at Wynwood studio’s DesignLab22 swathing the sea nymphs in capes inspired by FIFA teams’ country colors.
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The SunZia project faced a long road to completion with ownership changes, slow permitting processes and major redesigns since it was first conceived in 2006.
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To be clear, many predicted the team to have a solid showing, with several calling on them to make it out of the group stage.
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Which top college and international prospects do pundits predict the Mavs will target with the ninth pick?
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The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
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Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.
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