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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
Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Which means neither of us were dreaming of living in the suburbs, but ironically our life is now very classic suburbia, living in a house just south of Aarhus, Denmark’s second biggest city.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 15 Oct. 2024
Keep dreaming during today’s Capricorn first quarter moon!
—USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Already dreaming of your next cup of tea?
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
Ultimately, the synergy between Hilton’s signature hospitality and Rochon’s savant-like design graces — the dichotomy of a California dreaming state of mind with unabashed refinement — is a match made in hotel heaven for all guests to relish.
—Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Which means neither of us were dreaming of living in the suburbs, but ironically our life is now very classic suburbia, living in a house just south of Aarhus, Denmark’s second biggest city.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 15 Oct. 2024
Keep dreaming during today’s Capricorn first quarter moon!
—USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Already dreaming of your next cup of tea?
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaming
Noun
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The propagating wave sleep could be compared to the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep stage in humans.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
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The bad news is heat exposure has been shown to increase wakefulness and decrease slow-wave sleep (the most restorative sleep stage) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is important for emotional processing.Samson McDougall, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Re-imagining the Wheel Due to their size and the presence of whorls, the pebbles were likely used as an early version of a spinning wheel to gather up fibers like wool or flax and transform it into yarn.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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Odds are, your hunter is imagining deboning hindquarters and wrapping steaks themselves.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Here's what to do and where to say on a dreamy trip to Mexico.Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Complete the gift with a couple of Pura’s dreamy scent cartridges (hello, lemon verbena).Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
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Chemical sunscreen, also called absorbed sunscreen, works by absorbing the UV rays, converting them to heat and releasing them from the body.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 7 July 2024
Noun
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The duo love spending their days play fighting in the house or the backyard, chasing after each other, and then curling up for a nap together.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The pair also opened up about the incident that led to the end of their relationship: Alex taking a nap while Tim's parents were visiting.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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This means seeing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, grow, and evolve.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach to seeing Clark play against other Black players has continued into the WNBA as Clark’s presence has grown the league’s fanbase, creating sellout crowds and record-breaking attendance wherever Clark plays.Susan M. Shaw, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The movie itself is overwhelmingly standard — just that title alone makes one drowsy — and the only actor showing any real energy here is Pine, who would never end up playing the role again anyway.Will Leitch, Vulture, 1 July 2024
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Engaging in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, texting, driving while drowsy or distracted, or driving under the influence of cannabis or alcohol significantly increases the risk of a collision.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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David's more reserved, pensive demeanor is no match for Benji's charm and charisma — much of which is masking his struggles with his mental health.EW Staff, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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As the title suggests, this is a show of reflection in every sense of the word, pensive but ultimately optimistic.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Dreaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaming. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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