as in to believe
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
I'll have to think over everything you've said before deciding what to do
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as in to remember
to bring back to mind
that postcard from Florida makes me think of all the fun we used to have there as kids
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as in to devise
to create or think of by clever use of the imagination
the marketing department is trying to think up better ways to pitch our product to younger consumers
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as in genius
a very smart person
many of our most renowned thinkers gathered for the symposium
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as in mind
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
loves crossword puzzles, bridge, and other pastimes that makes her use the old thinker
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Recent Examples of think
Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
There are also concerns that the health impact on the city of more than 3 million people could be more significant than currently thought.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Walz, though, pointed to the rise of some left-leaning thinkers over the past year like Hasan Piker, a popular commentator who streams on gaming platform Twitch.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Rauschenberg’s world became bigger, grander, a sky filled with unbridled gesture and thought.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
There are also concerns that the health impact on the city of more than 3 million people could be more significant than currently thought.
—Elisha Iragi, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
Walz, though, pointed to the rise of some left-leaning thinkers over the past year like Hasan Piker, a popular commentator who streams on gaming platform Twitch.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for think
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Packed practical tutorials, tool tips and ideas drawing from Hanna’s experience the paperback teaches sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Watson’s life story also has been warped by the myth of the lone genius, or in the case of Watson and Crick, the lone geniuses.—
Kathryn Paige Harden,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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Like, rot-your-mind, hindbrain stimulation, violence/gore/goofy villains-type fun.—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, the threat to personal safety while attending college can linger in the back of a student’s mind, potentially stoking fear among those who are just trying to earn their education.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Filming has been ongoing for months in the UK on the Harry Potter series, which will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Hogwarts wizard.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Ringbrothers Kingpin was unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, which is a haven for aftermarket wizards, tuners, and auto tinkerers of all stripes.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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For many patients, long journeys to the nearest specialist centre cost them crucial brain tissue.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Raleigh died about 20 minutes later from blunt force trauma and brain bleed.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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His intellect is evident when reviewing his rigorous course load, outstanding ACT scores, and his pursuit of the AP Capstone Diploma.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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His intellect and refinement are his most terrifying tools.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Using his abilities from the back of the chopper, Hallorann enters a trance, becoming increasingly distressed until his reality is fractured and the sequence cuts between the helicopter in the sky and a dark realm that Hallorann navigates within his own psyche.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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The global success of Bluey, Australia’s largest cultural export, has put Brisbane squarely on the family travel map, while the countdown to the 2032 Olympics is already reshaping the city’s skyline and psyche.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Experts say many multinational firms are adopting dual leadership models, where global business unit heads in India co-own strategy and product outcomes with their counterparts at headquarters.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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His intelligence and compassion helped enormously and launched our lifelong friendship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Think.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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