1
as in to prejudge
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as in to perceive
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Recent Examples of preconceive
As leaders, preconceived notions can blind us from being truly open to change and innovation.
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Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceive
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The results suggest many still prejudge people with body art, particularly women.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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One of his lawyers has cautioned the public against prejudging the case.Mark Scolforo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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As experienced professionals approach retirement, the semiconductor industry is losing invaluable knowledge and expertise while simultaneously struggling to captivate newer talent who may perceive the industry as less dynamic than other technology segments.Christie Simons, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The defamation case tests how the public perceives mainstream media amid constant right-wing attacks on its credibility.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the more personalized the content, the more effectively a system can predetermine the outcomes.Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Such jobs generally have predetermined routes, while taxi and ambulance drivers must quickly determine new routes many times a day.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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The first step businesses must take is to stop thinking about digital experiences as a competitor to the real world, designed to increase time on a screen.Olof Schybergson, Fortune Asia, 8 Jan. 2025
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The analyst thinks the stock has run too far, and the risks aren’t reflected in the price.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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This could result in making friends that feel serendipitous or fated, and with good reason.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Lincoln's son Tad allegedly became attached to the turkey that was fated to be served at the family's Christmas meal, according to the History Channel.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Nov. 2024
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Michaels originally conceived of the program as being similar to a magazine—a collection of distinct voices.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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The framers conceived a system with checks and balances, but historically it has been lubricated by personal relationships, favors, horse trading and socializing.Peter Baker, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Zillow predicts home prices in the top five hottest markets will grow between 2.6 percent and 4.2 percent in 2025.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In a Gallup Poll taken Dec. 4 to 15, Americans were asked to predict trends for 2025.Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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Unable to imagine any contemporary actor for the role of Shelly, Coppola approached Anderson after watching the documentary Pamela, A Love Story on Netflix.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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For years, Freeman had been fiddling with the material, imagining and reimagining characters, revisiting childhood memories.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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