thinks

present tense third-person singular of think

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thinks William thinks like the future king. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026 But Swift has had enough Best Original Song attempts to know that her star power does not have as much influence over the Music Branch as the outside world thinks. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 June 2026 Everyone thinks Peter and Gordon sounds better. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026 Everyone thinks SPAs and client-side JS solved everything. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 James thinks undiscovered and undiagnosed dyslexia is a major reason why. Samuel O’Neal June 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 But Josie thinks Klara’s special. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 June 2026 Admissions officers are looking for something more concrete, such as discovering what the student has actually done, how the student thinks, and whether the record supports the claims being made. Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Wells Fargo thinks semiconductor capital equipment stocks still have room to run. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks
Verb
  • Kudla believes the technology could be helpful for people choosing to age in place and combat loneliness.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • Ultimately, Stolz believes that choosing a shipping-container home is about more than a price point.
    Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Kane considers himself in the same tier as those strikers and said he couldn’t be outdone in his own opener.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
  • Graves said law enforcement considers Sanchez-Munoz armed and dangerous.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Through Quasar Markets, Steven E Orr imagines a world where technology removes the mundane, reduces friction, and gives people more room to think, create, connect, and live with intention.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Human creativity imagines what does not.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
  • The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.
    Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Kasenov is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, plus taxable costs and any other relief the court deems proper.
    Eric Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026
  • The San Diego climate also lends itself to being placed virtually anywhere on the calendar the tour deems as the best fit.
    Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026

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“Thinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinks. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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