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as in envisioning
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in guessing
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagining
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
On Instagram, Bunton wrote about her joy in re-imagining the beloved Spice Girls standard.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
When relationships end without clarity, the unresolved elements can lead to mental looping—replaying conversations, analyzing arguments or imagining alternative outcomes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Such accolades underscore Chambers’ talent for creating speculative fiction that resonates deeply with the present moment while imagining a brighter future.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Combine Vivid Imagery With A Focusing Mantra Creative visualization transforms goals into reality by vividly imagining success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By imagining and investing in the future now—whether through advanced technologies, personalized experiences or culturally rich spaces—leaders can shape the industry's trajectory.
—Mohammed Alzain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
This exercise involves imagining a protective, radiant white light surrounding you.
—Susanne Biro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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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, 23 Dec. 2024
On Instagram, Bunton wrote about her joy in re-imagining the beloved Spice Girls standard.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
When relationships end without clarity, the unresolved elements can lead to mental looping—replaying conversations, analyzing arguments or imagining alternative outcomes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Such accolades underscore Chambers’ talent for creating speculative fiction that resonates deeply with the present moment while imagining a brighter future.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
Combine Vivid Imagery With A Focusing Mantra Creative visualization transforms goals into reality by vividly imagining success.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
By imagining and investing in the future now—whether through advanced technologies, personalized experiences or culturally rich spaces—leaders can shape the industry's trajectory.
—Mohammed Alzain, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
This exercise involves imagining a protective, radiant white light surrounding you.
—Susanne Biro, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagining
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All manner of theories have swirled but nothing coherent obtained, other than an abiding fear of Russian retaliation.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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One theory is that Trump routinely threatens other countries as a negotiation tactic.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course there's the little lizard, the thinking machine, that was VFX.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Keep your audience guessing in the best possible way.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The acquisition also includes the assumption of over $2 billion in Nordstrom's debt, signaling a significant financial commitment from the buyers.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This approach aligns seamlessly with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, which advocate for continuous verification and the assumption that threats could exist both inside and outside the organization.Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the nineteen-nineties, the veteran value investor—one that looks for undervalued stocks—shied away from soaring Internet and technology stocks, believing that their prices had departed from financial reality, and that the market was heading for a crash.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, that rally could peter out in the new year, with analysts as a group believing the stock could fall more than 43% in 2025.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Deng Xiaoping, Mao Zedong's successor, instituted the policy in 1979 as one of his first initiatives after assuming power.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Jena, Worsham, and Bray's hypothesis in their new study is pretty simple: Halloween is exciting for kids and their displays of that excitement in the doctor's office on the holiday could increase the likelihood that doctors diagnose them with ADHD.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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The hypothesis suggests that during a major volcanic eruption, a large portion of the western flank of Cumbre Vieja could collapse into the Atlantic Ocean.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Was great seeing Voro knock Patty on his ass.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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American Baptist missionaries in the 1800s converted Indians and Burmese to the faith, and churches in the Milwaukee area are seeing the effects of those conversions today, especially among Burmese refugees.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Imagining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagining. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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