thinks

present tense third-person singular of think

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thinks But Smith thinks that the export control used against Anthropic has been misread as an effort to cut off foreign users specifically, when the government’s intent was to deprive everyone of access. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026 Along the way, Cleo discovers that the monsters’ aren’t as monstrous as most everyone thinks. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 July 2026 Melton thinks how the audience reads the interaction provides an insight into them as a person. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 Both districts are holding town halls to see what the public thinks, and firefighters say there’s an urgent need to address new growth. Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 Bullard isn't as convinced inflation will unwind and thinks the Fed may have to act soon — before the November midterm election, even if there's a perception that an increase would be politically risky. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026 James DiFrisco, a philosopher of theoretical biology at the Francis Crick Institute in London, thinks not. Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026 Yes, the company thinks agentic AI is the destiny for Windows. Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026 The coach ends up working on whatever the client thinks the problem is, which is almost never the actual problem. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks
Verb
  • Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
    James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio considers the overall perspective of quality across thousands of companies, not just a single driving factor, retains the 30 strongest, and rebalances them with rigor.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • No parent ever imagines spending a holiday within hospital walls, so these traditions aim to give them something to look forward to and enjoy in the midst of it all.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Ward imagines a space inside a space, not unlike the custom tents and custom builds popular in luxury weddings right now (one tent took five days to assemble and recreate a Greek Orthodox church, Vogue reported).
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The fabric feels cool against my skin and never sticks or clings, even on warmer nights.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Nevertheless, it is not entirely ruled out that Meghan and the children might join him midweek in Birmingham—where the Invictus Games will be held in 2027—provided the Sussexes’ private security team deems the travel arrangements feasible.
    Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 4 July 2026
  • It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026

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“Thinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinks. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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