THINKS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

thinks

verb

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 Blackwell thinks that the invention of the Brick coming from two Gen Z founders is the best-case scenario. — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 That conviction also shapes the way Sallam thinks about younger audiences. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 In fact, columnist Michael Cunningham thinks there’s a pretty good chance Atlanta’s back in the Finals ASAP. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Robbie, a young Métis man, thinks the best way to find his missing father is through his Anglo uncle, Doug, who lives in Montana. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee thinks the S & P 500 can still top 8,200 before year-end. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026 That working class people live with paucity of choice, and of chances, may be considered from the outside as a moral and social ill to be reckoned with, but Betty correctly sees that this is the fact of her life and behaves and thinks accordingly. — Literary Hub, 2 Nov. 2026 Anyone who thinks Obama was too tough needs to understand that the only way to restore America’s historic openness to immigration is to do it legally. — David Yassky, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 Fredericks argues that things are improving — and thinks voters know it. — Jacob Brogan, Vox, 2 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks

Verb

Larter believes engineers could develop similar mechanisms for hundreds of ordnance types.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Without a clear owner, those recommendations circulate and generate input, and often the leader believes the recommendations turn into action.

— Maureen Metcalf, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of believes

Verb

Netanyahu’s unsubstantiated claims of election interference have drawn swift rebukes, as the opposition considers using its numbers to shape the Knesset before a new government is formed.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Wrighting — who expressly aligns with the BFC’s strategy to decentralize British fashion — considers devolvement a crucial development.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of considers

Verb

Bacon’s own utopian fantasy The New Atlantis imagines a brave technocratic future, and seemingly predicts everything from submarines to genetic modification and the internet.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
Rooms With the Hanoi Opera House just steps away, each of Capella Hanoi's 47 rooms and suites imagines the private quarters of an opera legend.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of imagines

Verb

Plus, their slightly structured silhouette feels more put together than traditional sweatpants, without sacrificing comfort.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
Metroid's fate feels equally in the balance right now, and in a world where game studios are closing down and rivals like Microsoft are shrinking their focus to big-hitter franchises, Nintendo could easily let Metroid fall back into obscurity.

— Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of feels

Verb

Investing in a key city corridor With Monday’s approval, the project now has the city’s largest TIF district south of Interstate 435, investing in what the city deems as a key corridor for the future, Skoog said.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
The draft agreement would require CMS to repay the city for any expenses the city deems ineligible.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026