envisions

verb

present tense third-person singular of envision
as in imagines
to form a mental picture of challenged the voters to envision a nation in which no child was ever allowed to go hungry

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Recent Examples of envisions The draft plan envisions a multimodal spine and community corridor, with opportunities to preserve historic features while improving connections throughout the area. — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Hegseth affiliates with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, or CREC, whose leader identifies as a Christian Nationalist, envisions a theonomous America where women are denied the right to vote and has defended the institution of slavery. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 Honda envisions applications ranging from equipment maintenance and medical support to disaster response and space operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Hawka envisions contemplative, quiet scenes in the countryside, with natural light and a documentary-like approach, contrasted with the noise, intense colors, and chaos of the city. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Mana envisions a walkable and vibrant neighborhood, with streetscapes lined with neighborhood restaurants, cafes, galleries and shops. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 The brand envisions stand-alone stores in Dubai within 24 months, and likely more locations across the region. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Beijing envisions a comprehensive AI education system that spans all levels of schooling and extends to the broader public. — Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026 That new plan envisions bike paths, public transportation, nearly 200 acres of developable land, and four canals that will act as stormwater infrastructure. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisions
  1. imagines
  2. sees
  3. envisages
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  • Swift appears as a spectral figure trying to warn Johnson that, based on her own experience, her rich husband has more sinister intentions than his current bride imagines.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Our work re-imagines these ancient tombs as theatrical spaces, built to perpetuate a form of metaphysical human experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of imagines
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  • Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Her firm sees the Indian currency trading around 97 per US dollar by end-2026 and at 98 rupees by mid-2027.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sees
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  • Significantly more advanced than the Lego Apollo Lunar Rover, this set envisages the engineering that could support future moon exploration.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • However, Hieronimus envisages in the second half of 2026 that turbulences in Chinese domestic airports, due to the change of operator that led to stock issues, will be resolved.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of envisages

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“Envisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisions. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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