1
as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
it takes an idealist to conceive a world without war, and an activist to make it happen
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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as in envisioned
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Recent Examples of conceived
James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Each project is conceived as an immersive cultural experience, blending interiors with hospitality and lifestyle.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Guillermo del Toro, whose Pinocchio was conceived as an ode to the human over the machine, was emphatic on the subject.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Two years later, on May 13, the couple shared another baby announcement on Instagram — this time expecting a baby girl (also conceived through IVF) to be born in November.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Just like the World Cup and European Championship, the idea for the competition was conceived and implemented by Frenchmen.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The home was conceived as much for entertainment as for solitude.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
As Clegg notes in his book, the innovations that power today’s internet were conceived of more than 50 years ago.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another pilgrimage-worthy hotel is The Singapore EDITION, which opened on Orchard Boulevard in 2023 to much fanfare, having been conceived by the same architects behind Singapore’s lauded Jewel Changi Airport.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Every trip to the electric chair is horrifying; a sequence where an intentionally botched execution ignites a still-living prisoner's screaming head in ghoulish blue flames is up there with any supernatural fright King's ever conceived.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Each project is conceived as an immersive cultural experience, blending interiors with hospitality and lifestyle.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Guillermo del Toro, whose Pinocchio was conceived as an ode to the human over the machine, was emphatic on the subject.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Two years later, on May 13, the couple shared another baby announcement on Instagram — this time expecting a baby girl (also conceived through IVF) to be born in November.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Just like the World Cup and European Championship, the idea for the competition was conceived and implemented by Frenchmen.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
The home was conceived as much for entertainment as for solitude.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
As Clegg notes in his book, the innovations that power today’s internet were conceived of more than 50 years ago.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Another pilgrimage-worthy hotel is The Singapore EDITION, which opened on Orchard Boulevard in 2023 to much fanfare, having been conceived by the same architects behind Singapore’s lauded Jewel Changi Airport.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceived
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For the first time, researchers have mapped and dated fresh boulder falls across the moon, showing that its surface is more active than previously imagined.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Rows and rows of spacious houses with yards, everything new, tidy as can be imagined, with elegant transportation to and from the workplace right there—all for working people.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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Now, in the wake of his death, the right is arguing in private and in public — on X, on podcasts, and in anonymous comments — over what Kirk really thought about Israel.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But right now, Astorino said, CEOs who thought their jobs would be like driving on a three-lane road are instead finding themselves on a 12-lane highway in a warzone.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Products were envisioned to do everything.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Then in 2021, the company tried to reorient its brand around the metaverse, which failed to reshape the internet in the way Zuckerberg had envisioned.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prine’s health issues of the previous couple of decades were no secret—the throat cancer, the operation for lung cancer, and God knew what else.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Messages Robinson is believed to have sent on Discord stated a need to retrieve a rifle from a pick-up point, leaving the rifle in a bush, watching the area where a rifle was left and having wrapped the rifle in a towel, according to the affidavit.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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The driver of the SUV was transported to an area hospital with injuries police believed to be not life-threatening.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Conceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceived. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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