preconceiving

verb

Definition of preconceivingnext
present participle of preconceive
1
as in prejudging

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2
as in thinking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceiving
  1. thinking
  2. dreaming
  3. predicting
  4. perceiving
  5. imagining
  6. forecasting
  7. guessing
  8. theorizing
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
  • 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
  • This simulation helps in predicting potential impacts and unforeseen outcomes that may arise from format adjustments.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, the 36-year-old reality star (whose real name is Angela White) shared her confidence in her 8-year-old daughter's future, predicting that Dream will follow in her family's footsteps and become a businesswoman and a leader.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of predicting
Verb
  • For those who don't know the back story, the pretty colors might get in the way of accurately perceiving this bike.
    Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • All that needs to happen are people perceiving moral infractions.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of perceiving
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
  • But the desire to break from traditional means of disseminating culture remained, as casual consumers began imagining an alternative to brick-and-mortar shopping and, with it, physical media.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of imagining
Verb
  • While analysts are forecasting double-digit earnings growth for the S&P 500 in 2025, consensus estimates for the Russell 2000 call for outsized income growth of almost 40%.
    Bret Kenwell, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But analysts do not believe the stock will continue to gain next year, forecasting more than 7% downside potential.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of forecasting
Verb
  • Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Without it, you’re left guessing about the reasons behind the outcome, creating room for doubt and speculation.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of guessing
Verb
  • But during the film’s media tour, fans began theorizing about dynamics between stars behind the scenes.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Others are theorizing what kind of person would flee the scene on what police said was an unmarked e-bike, and what the suspect's purchase says about him.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of theorizing
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