preconceiving

verb

present participle of preconceive
1
as in prejudging

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2
as in thinking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceiving
  1. prejudging
  2. thinking
  3. predicting
  4. dreaming
  5. predetermining
  6. conceiving
  7. dooming
  8. perceiving
Verb
  • Referees are charged with employing strict impartiality, but at the same time are expected to be more forgiving of offenders who are ‘not that kind of player’ while not prejudging those with reputations, however well deserved.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
Definition of prejudging
Verb
  • By thinking like an interior designer instead of a landscaper, Shavonda Gardner transformed an expansive backyard into a collection of purposeful outdoor rooms.
    — Stephen Orr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • When Lilly approached him with an additional question about his rationale that occurred to her in thinking about it later and suggested a slightly different point of view and a few changes, Steve had no patience.
    — Susan MacKenty Brady, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • As a result, Kalshi and Polymarket’s World Cup contracts have shown mixed accuracy in predicting match outcomes.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026
  • Efforts to mitigate the risks include habitant management, detecting and predicting wildlife moments, and keeping the animals away.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of predicting
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  • That changes what is worth dreaming about, which is perhaps why some of the ideas attracting capital right now seem far-fetched.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Riffing on late ’50s Broadway productions, the show sees Hoover on his deathbed while dreaming about his life as a musical.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of dreaming
Verb
  • The scheme involved pitchers allegedly predetermining the results of prop bets, as outlined in a 23-page indictment unsealed in November.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of predetermining
Verb
  • The best intentions absolutely go out the window, for almost any writer, when faced with the reality of conceiving an entire world; what to include, what to cut, what is absolutely necessary and what can be left in an older draft.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • In conceiving Season 2, Saeed must have realized that Jagannathan is Deli Boys’ true star.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026
Definition of conceiving
Verb
  • Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The Philadelphia Phillies slugger did exactly that in the second inning with two on and two out, taking a 92 MPH fastball 418 feet into the right field seats, dooming the Mets in a 6-2 loss Sunday night.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
Definition of dooming
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  • The outcome of future conflicts will hinge on accurately perceiving reality amidst GPS denial and growing electronic illusions.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Sam always found this really interesting line of being very truthful of what is going on behind closed doors in a generation, but then also pushing the boundaries on how people are used to perceiving or digesting certain topics.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
Definition of perceiving
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