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as in daydreaming
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as in sleeping
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as in rapid eye movement
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as in imagining
to form a mental picture of
I dreamed that I was living on that proverbial desert island in the South Pacific
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Recent Examples of dreaming
Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Mega Millions players dreaming of a green Christmas could be in luck this year.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
For now, Saturday felt like a significant step for a program and a fan base that is reveling in the reality of a Playoff win but also dreaming about what’s still ahead.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
With Christmas only a few days away, many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Texans dreaming of a winter wonderland this Christmas will likely have to keep dreaming.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Phoenix residents dreaming of a white Christmas will likely be disappointed this year — or in for a road trip to someplace colder.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
What are people dreaming about?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, Schwartz is still dreaming.
—Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Mega Millions players dreaming of a green Christmas could be in luck this year.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
For now, Saturday felt like a significant step for a program and a fan base that is reveling in the reality of a Playoff win but also dreaming about what’s still ahead.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
With Christmas only a few days away, many Americans may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in a winter wonderland.
—Nikki Nolan, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Texans dreaming of a winter wonderland this Christmas will likely have to keep dreaming.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Phoenix residents dreaming of a white Christmas will likely be disappointed this year — or in for a road trip to someplace colder.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
What are people dreaming about?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dreaming
Noun
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The previous night included at least six hours of sleep Sleep architecture (the pattern of rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep) was normal.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Now new findings specifically show that people who take longer to enter the dream phase of sleep — known as REM (rapid eye movement) — could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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This is not so much a remake as an innovative re-imagining by a director whose sensibility is perfectly suited to the task.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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On Instagram, Bunton wrote about her joy in re-imagining the beloved Spice Girls standard.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The collection was crafted using dreamy textiles including chiffon, organza and satin—essential in the creation of a transcendental atmosphere, with each look practically floating down the runway.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Other notable features include an infinity-edge pool, an outdoor kitchen, a private dock with a 55,000-pound boat lift, and a rooftop deck with a hot tub for soaking in the dreamy water views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
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Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Holidays are for destination-specific activities, not to mention rejuvenating naps.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mocha, the family’s large yet cheerful dog, sat in a crate a few feet away, shifting between tail-wagging and short naps.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, this creates a complex trade-off, as driver-facing cameras are also an important safety technology that can help prevent accidents by monitoring unsafe behaviors like cell phone use, inattention to traffic conditions, or drowsy driving.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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State patrol data shows drowsy lane-violation crashes jumped another 43.5% between 2023 and 2024.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Justin Vernon’s vision is expansive as ever, pairing a pensive drum track with country guitar strumming (reminiscent of his early band DeYarmond Edison) and pristine, silvery synthesizers.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Martin appears pensive in the sunny shot, while Apple posed with her head resting in her hand.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dreaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dreaming. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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