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as in to prejudge
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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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One of his lawyers has cautioned the public against prejudging the case.Mark Scolforo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Dickey, Mangione's lawyer in Pennsylvania, has urged people to refrain from prejudging the case and said his client will contest his extradition to New York.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Prosch is especially sensitive to perspective and how the viewer perceives her art, Skipper added.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, it can be perceived as aggressive or disrespectful in others where a more nuanced, indirect approach is preferred.Braden Yuill, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Because the questions asked are job-related, predetermined and asked of all candidates, everyone has an equal opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills.Lori Landrum, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite internet chatter that Friday night's outcome was predetermined, the match was officially sanctioned by Texas regulators.Rob Wile, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nothing would disrupt the swamp more than electing Elon Musk ... think about it ...Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Lincoln's son Tad allegedly became attached to the turkey that was fated to be served at the family's Christmas meal, according to the History Channel.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
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If these fractures widen into wounds, with oceans eventually filling the gaps—a big if—Africa could be fated to turn into an archipelago tens of millions of years from now.ByPaul Voosen, science.org, 7 Nov. 2024
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The scale, the planning — everything was conceived to appear perfect in the image.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jason Sudeikis had conceived it as a three-season show, but things changed.Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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The western portion of the state, including Cincinnati, Dayton and Toledo, is predicted to experience normal temperatures.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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Citigroup is even more bullish, predicting a $7 trillion humanoid robot market by 2050 with 1.19 billion humanoid robots in operation.Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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And yet, Beecher imagined a kitchen with work centers equipped with the latest technologies and innovations.Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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So imagine how Schoen and Daboll feel, with their jobs already deservedly in jeopardy if not already forfeit once this disaster season comes to an end.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Preconceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceive. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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