as in believes
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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Recent Examples of thinks
Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen thinks so—and there's no more perfect manicure than Capri Blue to match the moment.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Putin thinks that time is on his side, that Western support will peter out and that Ukraine’s resistance will eventually collapse under pressure from strategic bombing, analysts say.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Piper Sandler’s Andy Laperriere thinks this trend has momentum.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The coach ends up working on whatever the client thinks the problem is, which is almost never the actual problem.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
JPMorgan thinks the stock market could run into some trouble this summer.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
But Bernadette’s mother, Laura Gudenkauf, who began to suspect her former son-in-law of murder years ago, still thinks justice has been served.
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Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
William thinks like the future king.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Everyone thinks Peter and Gordon sounds better.
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Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 July 2026
Putin thinks that time is on his side, that Western support will peter out and that Ukraine’s resistance will eventually collapse under pressure from strategic bombing, analysts say.
—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Piper Sandler’s Andy Laperriere thinks this trend has momentum.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The coach ends up working on whatever the client thinks the problem is, which is almost never the actual problem.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
JPMorgan thinks the stock market could run into some trouble this summer.
—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
But Bernadette’s mother, Laura Gudenkauf, who began to suspect her former son-in-law of murder years ago, still thinks justice has been served.
—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
William thinks like the future king.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Everyone thinks Peter and Gordon sounds better.
—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinks
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Ubel believes having multiple Mass options is about inclusion rather than division.
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He is driven, uncompromising, and firmly believes that his job is to document reality, not interfere with it.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio considers the overall perspective of quality across thousands of companies, not just a single driving factor, retains the 30 strongest, and rebalances them with rigor.
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Surprisingly, this is not entirely where the film is going; a little before the halfway mark, the Minions mess up yet again (leaving a vacuum, one imagines, the Three Stooges will soon fill).
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Bateman acknowledged that bringing a fan-favorite novel to life comes with high expectations, since every reader imagines the characters differently.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.
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The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views.
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