as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
the psychotic would repeatedly ideate the act of committing murder, and eventually he came to believe his own delusions
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Recent Examples of ideate
Though the powdery floral, ideated around notes of neroli, May rose, aldehydes, and bourbon vanilla, has been in high demand since its 1921 launch, Chanel continues to find ways to give this classic scent new life.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, with Woods finally deciding that the captaincy was too much to handle on top of the PGA Tour-PIF negotiations, the Americans were tasked with ideating a backup plan.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
First, the pair began ideating their first permanent restaurant Ha’s Snack Bar, which is set to open in December 2024.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The curious vacuum of nature as a commodity is a long-progressing phenomenon at odds with the historical roots of outdoor recreation, but by learning from history, more inclusive futures can be ideated.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, with Woods finally deciding that the captaincy was too much to handle on top of the PGA Tour-PIF negotiations, the Americans were tasked with ideating a backup plan.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
First, the pair began ideating their first permanent restaurant Ha’s Snack Bar, which is set to open in December 2024.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The curious vacuum of nature as a commodity is a long-progressing phenomenon at odds with the historical roots of outdoor recreation, but by learning from history, more inclusive futures can be ideated.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideate
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The spectacle here is one based on literalism: nothing need be imagined ever again.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
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When Mikala Beaver’s now husband, who is transgender, first proposed last year, the couple imagined a huge wedding with family, friends and all the bells and whistles.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shazia envisions a future where healthcare providers globally adopt KARAMeD to deliver consultations through their online presence, promoting equity, accessibility, and compassion in medical care.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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With this new flagship, Alaïa expands its physical presence in Paris while ideating on this concept through craftsmanship in the fashion, design, and artistic realms, as envisioned by Pieter Mulier.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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Astonishingly, David Lynch's Hollywood horror freakout Mulholland Drive (2001) was originally conceived as a television pilot for a series similar to Lynch’s Twin Peaks.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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What seems obvious is that accepting the money needn’t be conceived as being paid for volunteer work, given that only the clinic would benefit.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans is also seeing its all-time snowiest day based on modern records taken at their current location.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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The states that saw the most substantial mortgage costs were as follows: Hawaii, California, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Colorado, Nevada, Massachusetts and Arizona.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Professional athletes visualize success before stepping onto the field.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Combining dream and nightmare logic, his storytelling fearlessly visualized the subconscious.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Ideate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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