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as in envisions
to form a mental picture of
she was determined to have the wedding that she had always imagined
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
I imagine that's true, but you still have to prove it
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as in assumes
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 imagines
The commercial imagines what Jurassic Park might've looked like if the island had been powered by Xfinity's reliable Wi-Fi network.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The historical fiction imagines the Mexican and American armies fighting for control of the West — part myth, fact and fiction spanning the past and present.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Somalia did not always know extremist violence in the way the world imagines today.
—Abdi Nor Iftin, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Victims also do not always look like the public imagines.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In the new Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton, LV—and its in-house watchmaking arm, La Fabrique du Temps—imagines the Extra Plat in an openworked version in which the movement’s beauty is revealed in full.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Collectively, the show imagines a Westeros that’s never felt more lived-in, and that intimacy carries over to the performances.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
The film is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel that imagines how Agnes and Will meet.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
That is how the charges against him are described in the Apology, one of Plato’s early works, which reports or imagines the speech Socrates delivered in his defense at his trial.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The historical fiction imagines the Mexican and American armies fighting for control of the West — part myth, fact and fiction spanning the past and present.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Somalia did not always know extremist violence in the way the world imagines today.
—Abdi Nor Iftin, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
Victims also do not always look like the public imagines.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
In the new Daniel Roth Extra Plat Rose Gold Skeleton, LV—and its in-house watchmaking arm, La Fabrique du Temps—imagines the Extra Plat in an openworked version in which the movement’s beauty is revealed in full.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Collectively, the show imagines a Westeros that’s never felt more lived-in, and that intimacy carries over to the performances.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
The film is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel that imagines how Agnes and Will meet.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
That is how the charges against him are described in the Apology, one of Plato’s early works, which reports or imagines the speech Socrates delivered in his defense at his trial.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imagines
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Amutah-Onukagha envisions a world that improves health care for Black women, who have historically been underserved, throughout their lifespans.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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Netflix envisions $2-$3 billion but Willems reiterated the savings would come mostly off licensing and other areas.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bill Maher thinks the bridge between him and Jimmy Kimmel might be burned for good.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Celestin thinks the trend will continue as Black voters start to realize where their goals align with the Republican Party.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The newer model assumes that demand follows trust.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Haigh will continue to serve as interim CEO until Clark assumes his role March 2.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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While local authorities initially said there was no usable video, Armes believes the FBI likely used advanced technology to recover the footage.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Goldman Sachs believes that recent volatility in software stocks has created an attractive buying opportunity in shares of Samsara .—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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There will be times when Bader guesses right and takes a good pass and hits a lineout.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ho Jin is visibly un-enthused, and Uncle guesses Mu Hee has given him an unfavourable impression of them.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In a bid to increase his nation’s number of rug rats, Władysław Grochowski, owner of one of Poland’s biggest hotel chains, has pledged to throw a party for every couple who conceives while staying at his properties.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Imagines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imagines. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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