THINKS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

thinks

verb

Definition of thinks next

present tense third-person singular of think

as in believes

to have as an opinion I think we should wait for someone to come help us out

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Recent Examples of thinks One thinks of the citizens of Buffy’s Sunnydale, blithely going about their business, not moving away despite being located on a Hellmouth. —

Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 But Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, thinks the Fed should formally change its policy stance. —

Steve Liesman, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026 Reversing the way your mind thinks about food is just as important as getting medical support. —

Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Tingle thinks about all of this a lot. —

Diane Brady, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 Feldman thinks the Segal collection may be a strong contender for the most extensive live jazz archive of its kind in the world. —

Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 Turner Prize–winning artist Lawrence Abu Hamdan thinks so. —

Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Lynch thinks the lack of star power will force more trades during the draft. —

Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026 David Brooks thinks the kids are all right. —

Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026

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Meanwhile, actor Victor Colicchio — who lived at the Chelsea Hotel and was in and out of the room on the night of the murder — believes that Vicious wouldn't have killed his girlfriend.

— Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Obama believes norms that prevent the expansion of executive power may need to be codified into law.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 6 May 2026