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
At least, Fowler, who’s covered every season since the franchise’s inception, thinks so.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Robin thinks the lopsided representation likely has something to do with genetic differences between people of different racial groups — specifically in genes for athletic or intellectual abilities.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
As the technology improves to be more useful to mental health care providers, Torous thinks human providers will likely work hand in hand with AI assistants.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Less worried about what anybody thinks.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
And at the very least, Zandi thinks the VCI tempers the March job report’s strong numbers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Uhls thinks Hollywood brands, including Netflix, are thinking about quality more and more.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles real estate agent and coach Paul Figueiredo thinks the real estate industry is an inherently social one, and no matter how deeply AI technology is embedded into the client-partner relationship, people will be necessary to mitigate disagreements.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Not everyone thinks this spells disaster, however.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Robin thinks the lopsided representation likely has something to do with genetic differences between people of different racial groups — specifically in genes for athletic or intellectual abilities.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
As the technology improves to be more useful to mental health care providers, Torous thinks human providers will likely work hand in hand with AI assistants.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Less worried about what anybody thinks.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
And at the very least, Zandi thinks the VCI tempers the March job report’s strong numbers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
Uhls thinks Hollywood brands, including Netflix, are thinking about quality more and more.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles real estate agent and coach Paul Figueiredo thinks the real estate industry is an inherently social one, and no matter how deeply AI technology is embedded into the client-partner relationship, people will be necessary to mitigate disagreements.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Not everyone thinks this spells disaster, however.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks
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Some groundwater monitoring wells detected contamination levels higher than at any point since 1991, which the county believes may be due to a new leak.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Counsell believes Rea’s low, steady heartbeat is a strength of the veteran’s.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The final part of Cantorna’s statement could be crucial as a judge considers whether Subu can remain in the United States.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 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
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Given the remarkable radiation tolerance displayed by the molds discovered at Chernobyl, fungi might also provide radiation shielding — Maurer imagines growing thin layers of them inside the inflated buildings to shield the astronauts living within.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The agency approved Lilly's obesity pill on a fast track for drugs that FDA deems a national priority.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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Artemis has been trudging along at a once-every-three-years flight rate, which Isaacman deems unacceptable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinks. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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