conceiving 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of conceivingnext
as in impregnated

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conceiving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of conceive
1
as in imagining
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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2
as in knowing
to have a clear idea of I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism

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3
as in thinking
to have as an opinion I just can't conceive that he would have lied

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceiving
  1. imagining
  2. thinking
  3. believing
  4. seeing
  5. considering
  6. dreaming
  7. recognizing
  8. guessing
Verb
  • 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
  • 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, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagining
Verb
  • While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.
    James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For many forward-thinking leaders, coaching can be useful for integrating technical and social skills - so that Gen Z can deliver the future of work.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of thinking
Verb
  • This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ronald Reagan’s cowboy movies had everybody believing real people act like that.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of believing
Verb
  • Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Schwartz is still dreaming.
    Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of dreaming
Verb
  • As a result, men are the default for everything from calculating drug doses to recognizing heart attack symptoms to designing and testing car safety features.
    Eva Epker, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • There is an obvious tension between celebrating the city’s birthday and recognizing the painful and violent genocide that paved way for the city’s formation.
    Joe Baker, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Global conflicts, extreme weather events, changes in governments and more keep business leaders guessing what the knock-on impact on key supply chains, markets and the bottom line will be.
    Jonathan Gill, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of guessing
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