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as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
it takes an idealist to conceive a world without war, and an activist to make it happen
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceived
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The partnership was conceived to move beyond conventional processes and uses Soko’s Hydrogel, Lumia and Frost technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron conceived the project.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Originally conceived by French transport designer Mathieu L'Hopitault, we were told that the next step was to have a rolling demonstrator prototype ready for testing.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Villa Speyer was conceived as a place of encounter, a sociable spirit The Florentin wants to revive.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But the most spectacular works are the 10- and 11-foot lengths of parchment that dramatize the way medieval architects conceived their spiritual ladders to heaven.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
His greatest triumph was the construction of a monumental clock, initially conceived by the computer scientist Danny Hillis, that could keep accurate time for 10,000 years.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, many Ozempic babies were born after their mothers conceived while on the medication.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Wine Kitchen, originally conceived as a wine store, has evolved into a full-service, seasonal restaurant with wine as the focus and one of the most popular restaurants in Leesburg, Virginia.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The partnership was conceived to move beyond conventional processes and uses Soko’s Hydrogel, Lumia and Frost technologies.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron conceived the project.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
Originally conceived by French transport designer Mathieu L'Hopitault, we were told that the next step was to have a rolling demonstrator prototype ready for testing.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
Villa Speyer was conceived as a place of encounter, a sociable spirit The Florentin wants to revive.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But the most spectacular works are the 10- and 11-foot lengths of parchment that dramatize the way medieval architects conceived their spiritual ladders to heaven.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
His greatest triumph was the construction of a monumental clock, initially conceived by the computer scientist Danny Hillis, that could keep accurate time for 10,000 years.
—Alec Nevala-Lee, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceived
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Those acts were as bad as, if not worse than, anything that can be described or imagined.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to the testimony of Raffaele Imperiale, an Italian cocaine trafficker and fellow Super Cartel member, Kinahan understood the unspoken rules of the city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the LA jazz scene, at least as Bellerose understood it, felt like a relic, with old clubs like The Baked Potato catering more to tourists than adventurous musicians.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Jones even thought the moment was big enough to break his autographed Ryan Getzlaf jersey out of its frame so Whitley, a fellow Texas Christian student, could wear it.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hong heard about Trinket Trade boxes popping up in San Francisco and thought LA needed one too – a place for people to take or leave little treasures.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As originally envisioned, the historical action epic Desert Warrior would be a film of groundbreaking firsts.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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That includes the 49ers, who walked away with a set of three draft picks Friday that no one envisioned.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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To a casual observer, the late-game pinch hitter stepping into the batter’s box Tuesday at Oswego East didn’t seem extraordinary, but Yorkville senior Brooke Ekwinski knew better.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The ominous buzzing of phones, the commingling of accomplishment and humiliation, the sudden pathos of cheap glass awards, the rage at their now-former CEO’s $11 million paycheck… David Frankel’s film knew exactly which buttons to push in our particular audience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Sixers’ Nick Nurse is widely believed to be under pressure too, meaning Sunday’s loss to Boston, which put them in a 3-1 hole, qualifies as a step in the wrong direction.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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He is believed to have acted alone and is set to face criminal charges on Monday.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Conceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceived. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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