1
as in to prejudge
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2
as in to perceive
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Recent Examples of preconceive
As leaders, preconceived notions can blind us from being truly open to change and innovation.
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Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceive
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Students should be assessed according to merit, accomplishment and character—not prejudged by the color of their skin.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Fed officials have refrained from commenting directly on policy clashes in Washington, but have expressed a level of trepidation about trying to prejudge events.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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Optical illusions occur when the brain incorrectly perceives images but exactly why this happens remains a mystery.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The brain perceives inevitable crises and uncertainties as a threat to our survival, instantly arousing fight-or-flight reactions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Unlike most competitions in spring, the outcome of this one wasn’t predetermined.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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To the courts The first case, held at California’s Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), centered on whether during the 2021-2022 school year the school district predetermined placement at SDCC.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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While there is looming uncertainty, some strategists think fundamentals like strong corporate earnings will drive stocks higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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But what he’s lost in velocity, Erasmo Ramírez thinks he’s made up in command and perspective.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Resisting Liverpool and causing pandemonium in the process was almost fated.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Solar eclipses, on the other hand, open new doors, often introducing life-altering connections or reigniting passion in ways that feel fated.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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It was originally conceived during the Eisenhower administration and later championed by President John F. Kennedy.—
E. Andrew Taylor,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, 7,000 more than expected were conceived in Republican counties in that same period.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Oregon, Virginia, Nevada and Louisiana are among the states predicted by the KFF to experience the biggest drop in Medicaid enrolment should the cuts happen, as the map above shows.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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In January, the federal agency had predicted a 20% increase.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Currently 11th in the Western Conference, the Suns never imagined being outside of the Play-In at 27-29 with the final stretch of 24 regular-season games ahead of them.—
Shakeia Taylor,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Surprisingly optimistic as dystopian films go, the film imagines a future where those older than 75 are rounded up and sent to live in what sounds like a huge concentration camp.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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