1
as in to envision
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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2
as in to think
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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3
as in to guess
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
I imagine things will change rapidly once we begin
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Recent Examples of imagine
The two imagined the estate as a members-only club, attracting international jet-setters, diplomats, and cultural tastemakers seeking an alternative to resort tourism.
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The graphic novel format gave him the freedom to imagine without limitation—unbound by the logistical constraints of filmmaking.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Yet his parents couldn’t quite imagine or speak of ambition, not even vicariously, for that would mean wanting something for themselves, and failing to accept their lot.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Forty participants had come together to imagine a common future.
—Guy Ben-Aharon, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The graphic novel format gave him the freedom to imagine without limitation—unbound by the logistical constraints of filmmaking.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025
Yet his parents couldn’t quite imagine or speak of ambition, not even vicariously, for that would mean wanting something for themselves, and failing to accept their lot.
—James Wood, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Forty participants had come together to imagine a common future.
—Guy Ben-Aharon, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagine
Verb
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This isn't how many envisioned seeing the Washington Commanders' offseason unfold.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Our founder, Julien Sprecher, envisioned a revival of that golden era through a modern lens.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Alfie also thought moving away from home, at 16, would help his son mature.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
31 July 2025
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After her previous album, Estelle thought she was finished making albums.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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The Bot gets two points this time for beating me and guessing in three.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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After Dugan was charged on April 25, many at the courthouse incorrectly guessed that Judge A was Milwaukee County Judge Marisabel Cabrera, a former Democratic lawmaker who narrowly won her judicial seat last year.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Read on to see what’s in store for your sign this year with your monthly tarot horoscope, Leo.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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But other Fountain Square residents and business owners believe the city waited far too long to close the Leonard Street camp, after months of complaints about human and animal waste, public intoxication and trespassing near a prime commercial district.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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At Outdoor Voices, that role will be assumed by O’Brien.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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The team assumed command of firefighting efforts on July 26, according to InciWeb.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The next clip pictured Stickler on top of the mystery man, whose back was to the camera.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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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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City officials are considering reinstating youth curfews, cracking down on problematic businesses, and holding parents accountable for their children's actions.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The suit is the latest attempt to block Resolution Copper from building the mine on land east of Phoenix considered sacred to the Apache and other tribes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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“Imagine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagine. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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