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
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 13 June 2025
What anybody thinks about you is none of your business.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 13 June 2025
Designing and planning your garden requires thinking about when and what to grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
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It was then put to Tuchel that the show’s host Adrian Durham has friends who think England would be better off without Bellingham in the team, referring to that domineering personality.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 13 June 2025
What anybody thinks about you is none of your business.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 13 June 2025
Designing and planning your garden requires thinking about when and what to grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for think
Noun
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But perhaps his most genius sauce is the seasonal kumquat habanero.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Lisen Airplane Phone Holder This genius phone holder will save you from neck aches.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Adaptation keeps you top of mind when budgets tighten.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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As Harry and Lucy swan about the city on increasingly luxurious dates, John lingers at the edge of Lucy’s mind.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Dressed in wizard garb, Sartain introduced B-movies and performed comedy skits under the show name The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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On a recent afternoon, comedic magician Justin Willman sits in a plush, burgundy velvet chair fit for a wizard, soaking in the gravitas of a place known for carrying sacred magic texts signed by Harry Houdini.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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According to Tanzi, exercise induces new nerve cell growth to strengthen brain regions affected in Alzheimer’s disease and triggers the breakdown of brain amyloid.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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All of a sudden, the brains don't went just cloudy.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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As a Gemini man, many are drawn to his wit, intellect, and intuitive curiosity.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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The King of Swords invites you to lead with intellect, integrity, and objectivity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The barrier not only separates two empires and ideologies, but cleaves the psyches of the characters themselves.—
Rav Grewal-Kök
June 16,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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Leaders speak the language of urgency and process, yet miss the invisible storm brewing in their teams’ minds and psyches.—
Sahar Andrade,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.—
J. Harry Jones,
Ramona Sentinel,
19 July 2017
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an initial offensive on Friday, targeting Iran's military and intelligence leadership, along with critical nuclear sites.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s attempt to achieve these highly ambitious goals with an air campaign and sophisticated intelligence networks, but without the deployment of a ground army, has no modern precedent.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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“Think.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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