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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Meanwhile, actor Victor Colicchio — who lived at the Chelsea Hotel and was in and out of the room on the night of the murder — believes that Vicious wouldn't have killed his girlfriend.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Obama believes norms that prevent the expansion of executive power may need to be codified into law.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The flexibility considers local shopping behaviors so that each store offers a distinct and relevant feel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The verification of signatures has also been paused while a court considers a legal challenge by a group of indigenous First Nations.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
Verb
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One tweet features an AI cover of a fake Slayr album called BURGERMAN that imagines him as a half-burger, half-human hybrid engulfed in a hellish flood of grease and cheese splatter.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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In the year 2027 (which is somehow just one year from now, please stop, passage of time), Children of Men imagines a world where women have been infertile for years, dooming humanity to a slow extinction.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Adjust the pace, keep moving, and follow what feels expansive.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The latest Disney super app concept feels like a solution in search of a problem that nobody wants or needs, according to the Disney Tourist Blog’s Tom Bricker.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Pearsall deems Hyder Ali the unsung hero of Yorktown.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 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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“Thinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinks. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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