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
Alongside this explosion in growth has emerged a gargantuan demand for the right talent and workforce to ideate and develop these products.
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In 2020, the makeup brand Morphe launched a collab with LFI using what appeared to be the original product designs ideated by Glamour Dolls, who filed a lawsuit in federal court for breach of contract, defamation, and fraud.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 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
Many of them resent giving up the flexibility of hybrid or fully at-home work in favor of ideating in an open-concept office in hard pants.
—Jolie Myers, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, M.d., J.d., Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In 2020, the makeup brand Morphe launched a collab with LFI using what appeared to be the original product designs ideated by Glamour Dolls, who filed a lawsuit in federal court for breach of contract, defamation, and fraud.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 5 Dec. 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
Many of them resent giving up the flexibility of hybrid or fully at-home work in favor of ideating in an open-concept office in hard pants.
—Jolie Myers, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideate
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Brian Eno Few musicians have applied themselves so diligently to imagining what space sounds like.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Several European nations have been offering sobering guidance in recent months – envisioning garages and subway stations transformed into bunkers and promoting psychological resilience.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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Where Civil War envisioned a dark future, Warfare conjures a specific, harrowing day from Mendoza’s past.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2025
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Children, conceived through mass inseminations every December 24th, are collectively raised in a Center, and are known as Kodomo-chan.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Showcased at the installation were the new furniture pieces conceived by the design duo for Loro Piana Interiors that included the Quarona poufs and coffee tables, made with curved wooden bands and padded seats in Ladakh cashmere and wool and alpaca.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In sport and business, visualize the top of your mountain to make getting there more likely.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Nevertheless, the animals’ recurring presence throughout the season visualizes the chattering, anxious feeling that governs the existential turmoil endured by many of the souls haunting the Thai White Lotus resort.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Ideate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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