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
Alfie also thought moving away from home, at 16, would help his son mature.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 31 July 2025
After her previous album, Estelle thought she was finished making albums.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025
Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability:
Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025
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Sean Gregory, Time, 31 July 2025
After her previous album, Estelle thought she was finished making albums.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 31 July 2025
Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability:
Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for think
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Now imagine tasking one as the first to capture the chaos, confusion and total lack of kayfabe backstage.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 July 2025
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Nicole, still thinking of her own mother, could not imagine losing both parents at the same time.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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While some customers remain loyal, others are considering switching brands due to ongoing quality issues.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 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
Verb
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So why does life feel costly for many Michiganders?—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
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“Think.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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