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as in to prejudge
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as in to perceive
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Recent Examples of preconceive
As leaders, preconceived notions can blind us from being truly open to change and innovation.
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Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through.
—Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023
In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action).
—Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023
At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023
But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter.
—Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023
The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure.
—Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceive
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What disappointed me in 1993 and 2021 was being prejudged.—
Alan Blinder,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Mangione’s lawyer has cautioned against prejudging the case.—
Devna Bose and John Seewer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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This action is perceived as a possible challenge to FICO’s market dominance and its forthcoming pricing power in the credit scoring sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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While Brussels perceives Ankara as an essential security partner in the face of a growing Russian threat, Washington is looking for even more.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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In the new era, three tribes are predetermined, and more often than not, one tribe suffers fools and loses half of its members before the merge, leaving the other two tribes untouched.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Architecting Freedom In The AI Era The future trajectory of AI's influence on our freedoms is not predetermined.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Rose Byrne knew she was fated to bring the story of Amanda Ogle to the screen.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 June 2025
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Instead, the world appears fated to witness the decline or even the collapse of international institutions, which may then be replaced by less influential multinational institutions and intensified fragmentation, competition, and transactionalism.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Verb
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That was Scorsese’s first politically pointed movie, conceived during Covid’s national insecurity.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
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Matt Shakman delivers the goods with an emphasis on character and story while still providing the most gorgeous visuals ever conceived for a MCU film.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Rain showers and periodic storms are possible every day through Tuesday before humidity and heat were expected to build again in the Chicago area, the weather service predicted.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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The National Weather Service in Indianapolis predicted strong and potentially severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into the evening, and the rain has just arrived.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
19 July 2025
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The two imagined the estate as a members-only club, attracting international jet-setters, diplomats, and cultural tastemakers seeking an alternative to resort tourism.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Yet his parents couldn’t quite imagine or speak of ambition, not even vicariously, for that would mean wanting something for themselves, and failing to accept their lot.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Preconceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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