as in to believe
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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Recent Examples of think
Here’s a look at what some of the top critics thought.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The idea of even having to make a decision like the one being contemplated in Dynamite is so difficult that most presidents would prefer not think about it until absolutely necessary.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
And there’s somebody in particular from season 27 that Grodner thinks would have most likely won it.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
The bodies of 13 hostages are thought to remain in Gaza.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
The idea of even having to make a decision like the one being contemplated in Dynamite is so difficult that most presidents would prefer not think about it until absolutely necessary.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
And there’s somebody in particular from season 27 that Grodner thinks would have most likely won it.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
The bodies of 13 hostages are thought to remain in Gaza.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for think
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With McCarthy, who many believe has an incredibly high NFL ceiling, the Vikings don’t know what to expect on a week-to-week basis — and there’s lots of room for growth.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Others believe a different origin story.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nelson may have guessed correctly on the president digging his heels into tariffs seven years on from his first term, but the taxes may not be around for much longer.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Joyspan is for anyone who’s aging, and guess who that is?—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of clips with hundreds of thousands of views imagine figures like Mamdani as the gatekeeper of a future Shambhala.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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This assault threatens our ability to think critically, remember our past honestly, and imagine a future that is not dictated by the state.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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To stake his claim to be considered for a F1 seat at any team, the 20-year-old would increase his odds by bagging the F2 title.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Travelers to Europe should consider a phone crossbody purse instead, like this compact but spacious one from Amazon.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Many people felt San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama would take another step forward in his development this season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Think.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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