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
Lynch thinks the lack of star power will force more trades during the draft.
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Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Berkus shared of Poppy's wise words on how the world thinks a girl should be.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This the sweet spot Bek thinks is ripe for AI-native service firms.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
David Brooks thinks the kids are all right.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
To be reasonable, Lawlor thinks, is to see your point of view as one of many—while avoiding the slide into pliancy, the endless perspective-taking of the pushover.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Supino thinks the portal going live will require composure as well as diligence.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Panthers don’t operate like everyone else, but the football exec thinks their approach keeps the operation steady.
—Mike Kaye
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Thompson, who is in his second season with the Capitals and played a game for Canada at the Olympics as Jordan Binnington’s backup, thinks hockey is transitioning away from big, blocking goaltenders who were prioritized for their size to those with more agility in the crease.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Berkus shared of Poppy's wise words on how the world thinks a girl should be.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
This the sweet spot Bek thinks is ripe for AI-native service firms.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
David Brooks thinks the kids are all right.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
To be reasonable, Lawlor thinks, is to see your point of view as one of many—while avoiding the slide into pliancy, the endless perspective-taking of the pushover.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Supino thinks the portal going live will require composure as well as diligence.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Panthers don’t operate like everyone else, but the football exec thinks their approach keeps the operation steady.
—Mike Kaye
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Thompson, who is in his second season with the Capitals and played a game for Canada at the Olympics as Jordan Binnington’s backup, thinks hockey is transitioning away from big, blocking goaltenders who were prioritized for their size to those with more agility in the crease.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks
Verb
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Toma believes this series could be a springboard not only for him but the whole team.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Guggenheim also believes that the consciousness switch, once flipped, cannot be turned off.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ashley considers calling her mom but decides not to.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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That this stalemate has dragged on this long has infuriated Levin, who considers keeping the government functioning a basic tenet of Congress’s job.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aquarius Neptune in Aquarius imagines the future.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Weed imagines the home’s spirit as a 19th-century woman in a long dress—and not a particularly happy one.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With a bold, elevated look that feels designer, just without the price tag, these clogs make a statement.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, the most common travel wardrobe mistakes that date your outfits—and exactly what to pack instead for a suitcase that feels effortless, cohesive, and timeless.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Not ready for prime time Amazon’s Prime Video losing its feed in overtime of the Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat play-in game was unacceptable for a streaming network that deems itself big time.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Khatibzadeh said there have been many exchanges of messages between the sides but accused the United States of holding firm on demands Iran deems to be excessive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Thinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinks. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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