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as in daydreaming
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as in sleeping
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as in rapid eye movement
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as in imagining
to form a mental picture of
I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific
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Recent Examples of dreaming
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Jenner posted a video on her Instagram in a strappy, glossy black dress that has the girls dreaming about summertime at the club again.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
In the aftermath of a successful third edition of the WPL, undoubtedly, there were girls in the terraces in Delhi inspired by the deeds of their heroes and dreaming of following in their footsteps on the cricket field.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Avelino, however, is already dreaming of new genres to explore with Chiu.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Say goodbye to counting sheep and hello to a peaceful night of dreaming with this sleep trick popular in Scandinavian countries.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Andrew Cuomo is dreaming of Gracie Mansion from a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath at the Oriana, according to his voter registration and a few chatty neighbors.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
Seeing little girls in the stands, holding signs and dreaming of their own futures in hockey, is a powerful reminder of why this league matters.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The best professionals know how to balance dreaming big and executing with discipline.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
The $17 million amusement park was brought to life across 160 acres — all based on an idea Walt Disney had been dreaming of since the early 1930s.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Jenner posted a video on her Instagram in a strappy, glossy black dress that has the girls dreaming about summertime at the club again.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2025
In the aftermath of a successful third edition of the WPL, undoubtedly, there were girls in the terraces in Delhi inspired by the deeds of their heroes and dreaming of following in their footsteps on the cricket field.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Avelino, however, is already dreaming of new genres to explore with Chiu.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Say goodbye to counting sheep and hello to a peaceful night of dreaming with this sleep trick popular in Scandinavian countries.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Andrew Cuomo is dreaming of Gracie Mansion from a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath at the Oriana, according to his voter registration and a few chatty neighbors.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Mar. 2025
Seeing little girls in the stands, holding signs and dreaming of their own futures in hockey, is a powerful reminder of why this league matters.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
The best professionals know how to balance dreaming big and executing with discipline.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaming
Noun
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Melatonin supplements can increase the time spent in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is a sleep stage associated with more vivid dreams or nightmares.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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An extremely unusual sleep disorder, in which people can move during REM, or the rapid eye movement stage of sleep, is also a key early sign, according to research.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Verb
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People in different countries rank their happiness by imagining a ladder with 10 steps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are two ways of imagining the future of DNA data storage.—
Matthew Hutson,
The New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Style the trousers with a blouse like this dreamy pink one, then finish the look with a comfy pair of ballet flats that’ll keep your feet cushioned during work events.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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So many dreamy pieces for women, men, and kids are in the mix, but we’re especially smitten with this easy dress and these long jorts, both of which deserve a place in your carry-on.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Think: a long soak in the tub, taking an afternoon nap or simply lounging on the couch with a good book.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Just don’t show up here expecting a quiet afternoon nap.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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Safety upgrades include a lane-centering system, a surround-view camera system, rear automatic braking, forward collision warning with automatic braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, lane departure warning and a drowsy driver monitor.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
18 May 2025
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Studies have shown that teens who experience a lack of sleep could suffer negative consequences, including an inability to concentrate, poor grades, drowsy driving incidents, anxiety, depression, and many more.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Anderson proves worthy of some knockout emotional moments, Jamie Lee Curtis shines as a feisty cocktail waitress, and Dave Bautista steals scenes as the show's pensive stage manager.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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For a few seconds, save for a piano playing a few pensive notes, there was silence.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dreaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaming. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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