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as in imagining
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 knowing
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceiving
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
However, the path to parenthood was difficult for the pair, who have spoken openly about their fertility issues while conceiving their two children.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
About 15% of couples in the United States have trouble conceiving, and more than half of those couples have a male infertility problem, according to Yale Medicine.
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Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Most people who become infected never develop symptoms, but if a person becomes infected for the first time during pregnancy or shortly before conceiving, the parasite can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.
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Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Women of ideal reproductive age who are infertile, while others in their 40s have no problem conceiving.
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Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
20 May 2026
Bischofberger is credited with conceiving the idea for Warhol to do portrait commissions of people in his circle.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility treatment are closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
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Ryan Brennan
april 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets naturally fall closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
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Ryan Brennan
april 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The global policy chief for OpenAI was reportedly involved in conceiving the group.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
However, the path to parenthood was difficult for the pair, who have spoken openly about their fertility issues while conceiving their two children.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
About 15% of couples in the United States have trouble conceiving, and more than half of those couples have a male infertility problem, according to Yale Medicine.
—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Most people who become infected never develop symptoms, but if a person becomes infected for the first time during pregnancy or shortly before conceiving, the parasite can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.
—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Women of ideal reproductive age who are infertile, while others in their 40s have no problem conceiving.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
20 May 2026
Bischofberger is credited with conceiving the idea for Warhol to do portrait commissions of people in his circle.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 May 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility treatment are closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
The odds of conceiving identical triplets naturally fall closer to 1 in 1,000,000.
—
Ryan Brennan
april 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceiving
Adjective
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Autoclave technology takes pre-impregnated carbon-fiber shapes and then cures them under high pressure and temperature to deliver maximum structural rigidity and weight savings.
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Ahead of the premiere, Fisher and Wigfield sat down to discuss this season’s evolving dynamics, including the surprising bond between Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) and Ginny, the woman Anne’s late husband cheated on her with, impregnated, and ultimately, left her for.
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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
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An important way of preventing harm is by crash-testing best ideas about AI applications and openly imagining the worst things that can happen.
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Marketing has always required senior-level judgment and knowing which levers to pull, why and when.
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This reportedly includes not giving guests many details about the wedding, with people invited instructed to arrive in New York, without knowing when and where the wedding will be.
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Going into my 18th year of teaching, my biggest goal is re-creating that experience of thinking critically for oneself and studying literature through a critical lens.
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Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
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By 2022, thanks to strong advocacy, the laws around gestational surrogacy had changed, and Cohen was able to welcome his daughter in New York.
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House Bill 352 requires improvements to insurance coverage for gestational diabetes care during pregnancy.
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Jiang gradually assembled the property parcel by parcel before envisioning it as a residential community.
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After hearing friends’ experiences and recognizing her own lingering fear, Bounds began envisioning a prevention product with herself — and women like her — in mind.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Why The Old Approach No Longer Works The old playbook assumed that cultural knowledge was scarce, international interactions were occasional, and understanding national norms was the primary challenge.
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After spending the entire film believing that killing Krem will finally bring her peace, Ruthye is forced to confront whether vengeance will actually heal her — or simply continue the cycle of violence.
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Both leaders prioritized people, believing that caring for employees leads to exceptional customer and patient service.
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“Conceiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceiving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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