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1
as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
it takes an idealist to conceive a world without war, and an activist to make it happen
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceived
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Eternally Yours had been conceived and sold as single-camera.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
That was not conceived and executed by the Marketing VP that was identified in the news alone.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Although the film never comes out and says it, Ohm was possibly conceived on these unhallowed grounds, so maybe he was just born cursed.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
At first the games were conceived as pure for-profit spectacle—revenue to be made through tickets, views, clicks, and advertising.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The babies were conceived naturally — without IVF — making the birth extraordinarily rare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But the project is not conceived as purely political satire.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
This intimate, meditative museum in Long Island City was conceived and built by Isamu Noguchi himself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Eternally Yours had been conceived and sold as single-camera.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
That was not conceived and executed by the Marketing VP that was identified in the news alone.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Although the film never comes out and says it, Ohm was possibly conceived on these unhallowed grounds, so maybe he was just born cursed.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
At first the games were conceived as pure for-profit spectacle—revenue to be made through tickets, views, clicks, and advertising.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The babies were conceived naturally — without IVF — making the birth extraordinarily rare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
But the project is not conceived as purely political satire.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceived
Verb
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Thus the god of the clan, the totemic principle, can be none other than the clan itself, but the clan transfigured and imagined.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Fire changed human habitation in ways our ancestors could hardly have imagined.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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That feeling of being seen and understood stayed with her, ultimately inspiring Henson to commit to a career as a nurse and to offer the same reassurance to her own patients.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The situation has captured international attention as some passengers had disembarked and dispersed across multiple countries before the outbreak was fully understood, prompting some to draw comparisons to the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Construction in the Arizona desert damaged an enormous Indigenous ground etching resembling a fish that is thought to be at least 1,000 years old.—
Jake Spring,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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Some thought the Chiefs didn’t get great value for L’Jarius Sneed in the 2024 trade that sent the cornerback to the Titans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Although UConn, defending champion, was undefeated until facing South Carolina in the Final Four, Auriemma had envisioned scenarios in which the Huskies could come up short, particularly if both Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong had bad shooting nights.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Originally, the couple envisioned a destination wedding, but decided against traveling with their small children.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Growing up in Hollywood, most people Mansoori knew worked in the film industry, including his high school classmate actress Blake Lively.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Maryland lost out on what was believed to be two at-large spots in the postseason.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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Initially, it was believed that 425 caves lay hidden beneath city streets, but that number soon escalated to 900.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Conceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceived. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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