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Recent Examples of envisions
The broader strategy envisions widespread robotic integration across grid operations, with increasing autonomy over the coming years, positioning the sector as a major testbed for large-scale, real-world AI adoption, reports Robo Horizon.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Healthcare Looking to the future, Goldsmith envisions himself as a thought leader in healthcare, a voice pushing for industry improvements.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Chambers envisions a menu for the at-home entertainer to enjoy themselves at their own party (and perhaps catch some of the equestrian action).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Macdonald envisions Neal joining a cornerback group that includes Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett, Noah Igbinoghene and Shemar Jean-Charles.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Stefanishyna envisions a reciprocal partnership with Washington, in which each side can provide the other with critical assistance.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, Moonshot envisions shooting raw materials in orbit for in-space manufacturing.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
The dashboard, as Restler envisions it, would allow parents and the broader public to look up their school bus route or bus company to better understand how their vendor is performing.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The conceptual redevelopment plan previously put forward by the partners envisions an arts and education hub with a world-class public space, thousands of apartments spread across multiple high-rises, shops and restaurants, and a hotel.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
Healthcare Looking to the future, Goldsmith envisions himself as a thought leader in healthcare, a voice pushing for industry improvements.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Chambers envisions a menu for the at-home entertainer to enjoy themselves at their own party (and perhaps catch some of the equestrian action).
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
Macdonald envisions Neal joining a cornerback group that includes Devon Witherspoon, Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett, Noah Igbinoghene and Shemar Jean-Charles.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Stefanishyna envisions a reciprocal partnership with Washington, in which each side can provide the other with critical assistance.
—Trudy Rubin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Instead, Moonshot envisions shooting raw materials in orbit for in-space manufacturing.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
The dashboard, as Restler envisions it, would allow parents and the broader public to look up their school bus route or bus company to better understand how their vendor is performing.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The conceptual redevelopment plan previously put forward by the partners envisions an arts and education hub with a world-class public space, thousands of apartments spread across multiple high-rises, shops and restaurants, and a hotel.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisions
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Unsettlingly directed by Donald Cammell, this adaptation of Dean Koontz’s 1973 novel of the same name imagines a smart home years before Nest, Ring, Roomba, and other devices become commonplace.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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In his first feature, Kiluanji Kia Henda imagines the return of Marxism to Angola through public debate, urban interventions and personal stories.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Set in 1645, the story sees a privileged young bride (Thatcher) accused of witchcraft on her wedding day and pursued by a ruthless witch hunter (Alwyn).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hitting theaters nearly 20 years after the first movie’s premiere, The Devil Wears Prada sequel sees original cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising their roles in the cult favorite film.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The project envisages a hydrogen fuel cell to provide electricity, which, in turn, is used to drive electrical motors at the prop.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although best known as a sculptor, Sanadze envisages the project as a collection of mixed-media works, each using the flowers in different ways.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Envisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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