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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks
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Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And given the current state of the American whiskey industry, and global spirits overall, the Woodford team believes that a partnership like this helps spread the word about the bourbon, attracts consumers, and has made the Kentucky Derby a bucket list destination for people around the globe.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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The authors looked at all sizes of flooding and examined separately what FEMA considers the most extreme, which are the top 1% of events.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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New work by Scerri and her colleagues considers an additional force that may have had a lasting influence — disease.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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On his call with local media after being selected, Raridon said his knee feels good.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This feels like a draft in which DeCosta will focus on the trenches with a need to come away with starters, plus depth, on both the offensive and defensive lines.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But before that, Emmys voters will decide if the virality of season 34 deems Dancing awards worthy.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many Salvadorans have lived in the United States for 25 years under Temporary Protected Status, which allows those already in the country to stay with work permits in increments of up to 18 months as long as the Homeland Security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Thinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinks. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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