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as in daydreaming
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as in sleeping
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as in rapid eye movement
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as in imagining
to form a mental picture of
I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific
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Recent Examples of dreaming
Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Mega Millions players dreaming of a green Christmas could be in luck this year.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
For now, Saturday felt like a significant step for a program and a fan base that is reveling in the reality of a Playoff win but also dreaming about what’s still ahead.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
With Christmas only a few days away, many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Texans dreaming of a winter wonderland this Christmas will likely have to keep dreaming.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Phoenix residents dreaming of a white Christmas will likely be disappointed this year — or in for a road trip to someplace colder.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
What are people dreaming about?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, Schwartz is still dreaming.
—Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Mega Millions players dreaming of a green Christmas could be in luck this year.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
For now, Saturday felt like a significant step for a program and a fan base that is reveling in the reality of a Playoff win but also dreaming about what’s still ahead.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
With Christmas only a few days away, many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Texans dreaming of a winter wonderland this Christmas will likely have to keep dreaming.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Phoenix residents dreaming of a white Christmas will likely be disappointed this year — or in for a road trip to someplace colder.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
What are people dreaming about?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaming
Noun
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Now new findings specifically show that people who take longer to enter the dream phase of sleep — known as REM (rapid eye movement) — could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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The device detected when the participants entered rapid eye movement (REM) sleep (so named because the eyes dart from side to side during this phase), when people experience their most vivid dreams.—
Ingrid Wickelgren,
Scientific American,
1 Mar. 2024
Verb
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This is not so much a remake as an innovative re-imagining by a director whose sensibility is perfectly suited to the task.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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On Instagram, Bunton wrote about her joy in re-imagining the beloved Spice Girls standard.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Right now, Wayfair has a storage shed that looks like a dreamy cottage and can be transformed into an office or private oasis.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The dreamy tune, produced by DZL and Omen, finds Cole referencing the Donald Trump assassination attempt at a Phildelphia rally in June.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Clint Bowyer, a broadcaster and former NASCAR driver, took a nap during the pause.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Piper visits a Buddhist temple, but her brother Lochlan (Sam Nivola) would rather join Saxon at the pool, and Victoria just wants to take a nap.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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State patrol data shows drowsy lane-violation crashes jumped another 43.5% between 2023 and 2024.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2025
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Drivers are also advised to avoid drowsy driving, as operating a vehicle with insufficient sleep can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The young lead has a wonderfully magnetic presence, veering between youthful frolic and pensive gloom, even though the film rarely creates circumstances where the latter makes sense.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Before the Jets’ season finale in January, Rodgers was pensive about what the future might hold for him.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Dreaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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