as in to believe
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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Recent Examples of think
Solo dining is far more common than people think — and in a city built around counter seating, ventanitas and bustling bar scenes, Miami may be one of the easiest places in the country to do it.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Producer James Chase Sanchez is used to people thinking their stories are worthy of a documentary.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Often, peers are thought of as friends.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
Here is something worth thinking about.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Producer James Chase Sanchez is used to people thinking their stories are worthy of a documentary.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Often, peers are thought of as friends.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
Here is something worth thinking about.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for think
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This was believed to be the first time in baseball history a player has robbed three homers in one game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Police said it was believed the driver initiated the right turn and hit the bicyclist, a 69-year-old man from Joliet, believed to have been traveling eastbound on the sidewalk on the south side of West Jefferson Street and had entered the roadway to cross Springfield Avenue.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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There is a famous idea that large groups can be good at guessing simple things, like — like the weight of a bull.—
Gary Shapiro,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Could one imagine immersive experiences distributed across geographies in ways that connect local nodes of creation in networks that blend physical and virtual presence?—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Overland Park is considering building new community pools as part of its widespread parks and recreation master plan.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Families should consider making a nutritious snack available an hour or so before sports practices so children with that earlier lunch time have energy available to fuel activities.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets found the wrong kind of déjà vu Sunday, losing a home game to the Boston Celtics that never really felt close.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Think.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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