conjure (up)

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as in to summon
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conjure (up)
Verb
  • Nicole, still thinking of her own mother, could not imagine losing both parents at the same time.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025
  • Now imagine tasking one as the first to capture the chaos, confusion and total lack of kayfabe backstage.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • It was commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 to honor his late wife Mumtaz, and artisans from all over the empire, Central Asia, and Iran were summoned.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
  • Geraghty is strong, and Harper is searing, but Messina, though he’s dutifully put on a mustache and a Southern accent, doesn’t summon the menace required for Whalen, which leaves the rather long play running on two wheels.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.
    Jenna Sundel Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
  • But a lot of people seem to have seen the Ricky Gervais sketch.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
    Mark Cooper, New York Times, 21 July 2025
  • Medical practices can also implement AI intake personnel to gather patient information, potentially reducing wait times and administrative burden on healthcare providers.
    Hassaan Raza, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • The study illustrates this by contrasting two knowledge workers’ post-career lives—one who proactively envisioned a fulfilling retirement found happiness quickly, while the other became isolated and unhappy.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Instead, the Bears envision an offense with one of the best tight end duos in the NFL.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Projects spending $1 million or more could get up to 10%, and productions spending more than $1.5 million could get a 25% reimbursement.
    Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • When Adam was growing up, Stanley supported all of his son's athletic endeavors, even if that meant getting up at 4 a.m. to get to practices.
    Emily Krauser, People.com, 30 July 2025
Verb
  • The next clip pictured Stickler on top of the mystery man, whose back was to the camera.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 July 2025
  • While our children often experience summer with wide-eyed excitement - picturing endless playdates, pool days, and screen time - parents often brace themselves for the real summer marathon.
    Bevone Ritchie, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
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“Conjure (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conjure%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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