as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
the psychotic would repeatedly ideate the act of committing murder, and eventually he came to believe his own delusions
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Recent Examples of ideate
Though the powdery floral, ideated around notes of neroli, May rose, aldehydes, and bourbon vanilla, has been in high demand since its 1921 launch, Chanel continues to find ways to give this classic scent new life.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, with Woods finally deciding that the captaincy was too much to handle on top of the PGA Tour-PIF negotiations, the Americans were tasked with ideating a backup plan.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
First, the pair began ideating their first permanent restaurant Ha’s Snack Bar, which is set to open in December 2024.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The curious vacuum of nature as a commodity is a long-progressing phenomenon at odds with the historical roots of outdoor recreation, but by learning from history, more inclusive futures can be ideated.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
Suddenly, with Woods finally deciding that the captaincy was too much to handle on top of the PGA Tour-PIF negotiations, the Americans were tasked with ideating a backup plan.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
First, the pair began ideating their first permanent restaurant Ha’s Snack Bar, which is set to open in December 2024.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
The curious vacuum of nature as a commodity is a long-progressing phenomenon at odds with the historical roots of outdoor recreation, but by learning from history, more inclusive futures can be ideated.
—Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideate
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When Mikala Beaver’s now husband, who is transgender, first proposed last year, the couple imagined a huge wedding with family, friends and all the bells and whistles.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Watkins imagines a future database in which each parcel of land is inspected for fire-readiness, so that each neighborhood can be profiled for fire safety and insurers can price rates accordingly.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Connor Brown — 82 This is the player Ken Holland envisioned when signing Brown to that big, bonus-laden deal in 2023.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Whether designing new products or envisioning bold strategies, human creativity remains essential for transformative innovation.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Michaels originally conceived of the program as being similar to a magazine—a collection of distinct voices.—
Susan Morrison,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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The framers conceived a system with checks and balances, but historically it has been lubricated by personal relationships, favors, horse trading and socializing.—
Peter Baker,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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The group was seen filling buckets of water from Libonati's pool and passing it among themselves to douse the smoking spots around the house.—
Janhvi Bhojwani,
NBC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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As hundreds poured into the pews of the world’s sixth oldest cathedral, Obama and Trump were seen seated sharing a laugh.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
9 Jan. 2025
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Professional athletes visualize success before stepping onto the field.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Combining dream and nightmare logic, his storytelling fearlessly visualized the subconscious.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Ideate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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