preconceives

Definition of preconceivesnext
present tense third-person singular of preconceive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceives
Verb
  • That's precisely what a smart Southern cook thinks, too.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The Pahlavi pretender himself certainly thinks so.
    Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • David dreams that Hale will mentor him and goes so far as to tell people that Hale is his mentor.
    Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
  • For a party that dreams of a single-payer, socialist healthcare system where taxpayers fund every expense, this is perhaps unsurprising.
    Robert Romano, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In a bid to increase his nation’s number of rug rats, Władysław Grochowski, owner of one of Poland’s biggest hotel chains, has pledged to throw a party for every couple who conceives while staying at his properties.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At a time many Americans face the prospect of skyrocketing premiums for health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act, Nadel perceives lessons in the experience of those who took action in the emergency of the AIDS crisis.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Dispute creates major anxiety What started out as a social media post on Saturday by Miller’s wife over the weekend quickly turned into something that Denmark now perceives as a real threat.
    Stefanie Dazio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • There’s also a spacious closet off the bathroom, which one imagines the future West Village girl who gets the place will need for all of her Reformation and Brandy Melville bags.
    Katie McDonough, Curbed, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Having learned the instrument by ear, the Ohio native re-imagines it for modern Western music by seizing the energy, abandon and soulfulness with which it’s associated in African settings.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Gronk makes his game prediction Boise State may be coming into Saturday’s game as an underdog by over a touchdown, but Gronkowski fancies the Broncos’ chances.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The model predicts target expressions from subtle initial facial changes.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The study by Diversified Energy Specialists predicts that smaller fuel dealers will be negatively affected by the policy more than larger companies.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Silveri also suspects that some consumer trends may be helping more people cut back.
    Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Anyone in Oakland County who suspects an animal is being abused or mistreated is asked to call Animal Control at 248-858-1090.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Preconceives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceives. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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