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as in envisions
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in assumes
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagines
The series’ first real twist is that the paranoid conspiracy Rachel imagines is in fact a bait-and-switch for what’s going on here.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Shah then enters with a verse that imagines a more just country.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
But once one imagines this giant, disturbing, absurd pest as the size of a toddler, much of his behavior starts to look toddlerlike, from his fumbling to learn gross motor coordination to his pickiness about meals and his desire to hang from the ceiling.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The six-part action thriller, which SND Groupe M6 is selling worldwide, imagines a horror scenario involving a mysterious murder aboard France’s nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The opera, which will receive a new production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera later this year, imagines a scenario where a skeletronic Catrina, Keeper of the Dead (Ana María Martínez), a figure envisioned by Rivera in his work, helps a reluctant Kahlo decide to return to life for a day.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Made on a shoestring budget and expanded from a student film, director John Carpenter‘s feature debut imagines space travel as something closer to a dead-end job.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
At least, that’s how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang imagines work could be one day at Nvidia.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Lee and Elaine imagines the two not only coming back from the dead but coming back as friends and lovers.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Shah then enters with a verse that imagines a more just country.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
But once one imagines this giant, disturbing, absurd pest as the size of a toddler, much of his behavior starts to look toddlerlike, from his fumbling to learn gross motor coordination to his pickiness about meals and his desire to hang from the ceiling.
—Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The six-part action thriller, which SND Groupe M6 is selling worldwide, imagines a horror scenario involving a mysterious murder aboard France’s nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91).
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The opera, which will receive a new production at New York’s Metropolitan Opera later this year, imagines a scenario where a skeletronic Catrina, Keeper of the Dead (Ana María Martínez), a figure envisioned by Rivera in his work, helps a reluctant Kahlo decide to return to life for a day.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Made on a shoestring budget and expanded from a student film, director John Carpenter‘s feature debut imagines space travel as something closer to a dead-end job.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
At least, that’s how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang imagines work could be one day at Nvidia.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Lee and Elaine imagines the two not only coming back from the dead but coming back as friends and lovers.
—Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagines
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The shakeup is part of NASA's overhaul of its Artemis campaign as the space agency envisions launching more missions before and after a historic moon landing.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Kfar Giladi, Zeevi envisions distant hope.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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No one thinks about the miles of underground pipes, and pumping stations and filtration operations between the tap and the source.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, Andreessen thinks AI is a smoke screen for layoffs.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Philippe Venet assumes de Givenchy’s position.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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This math also assumes a 20% down payment.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Guerrero believes her sister wasn’t much better off at Villa Serena I than in her untended home.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Designer and licensed residential contractor Judy Riddell believes downsizing can also be quite freeing for homeowners.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anyone who guesses the date the snow pile will be fully melted can win a $20 Freedom card, good for a few train rides.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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There will be times when Bader guesses right and takes a good pass and hits a lineout.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In a bid to increase his nation’s number of rug rats, Władysław Grochowski, owner of one of Poland’s biggest hotel chains, has pledged to throw a party for every couple who conceives while staying at his properties.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The final part of Cantorna’s statement could be crucial as a judge considers whether Subu can remain in the United States.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Imagines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagines. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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