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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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Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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In a statement, Phillip M. Robinson, a lawyer for Mr. McCray, urged the public not to prejudge his client.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Knapp, in Colorado, said his organization is shifting its approach away from bird flu outreach at events where farmworkers congregate, because that could be perceived as a setup -- and could inadvertently become one if ICE agents targeted such an event.—
Amy Maxmen | KFF Health News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Distortions of lip size bias perceived facial attractiveness.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In all honesty, the Knicks’ postseason fate appears predetermined.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ali took the motion for a preliminary injunction under advisement but signaled that his decision is not predetermined.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought that Strong was actually the veteran of the pair, unfazed by the fanfare and the promise of a national semifinal matchup with UCLA in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When you’re fated Photo: HBO Not to regress, but Rick and Chelsea are totes OTP.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Spencer is fated to be haunted by Alex’s memory for the rest of his life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 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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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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The ratio also could be used to predict eventual memory loss in people who have a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is transforming climate change prediction and rapidly becoming one of the most powerful tools available to predict, manage and mitigate the effects of climate change.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC Our interior was imagined as a mix of Alcantara and semi-aniline leather in Onyx Black, complemented by a dark chrome finish on the air vents and metallic switches, and carbon fiber for the steering wheel.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Preconceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preconceive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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