Thesaurus results for CONJURE (UP)

conjure (up)

verb

Definition of conjure (up)

as in to imagine

to form a mental picture of with certain flowers I instantly conjure up memories of our Caribbean honeymoon

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as in to summon

to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers managed to conjure up the courage to ask the boss for a raise

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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of imagine

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Could one of the greatest competitors in sports history summon enough of the old Serena to make this more than a ceremonial comeback?

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.

— Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of summon

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As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.

— Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of see

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Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of gather

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Arsenia envisions a yearlong series of programs recognizing Black architects, scientists, musicians and artists while exploring the people whose contributions helped build both Greenwood Baptist Church and the city around it.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Continental Divide excursions, ghost tours, and hot springs experiences were not services the company originally envisioned, yet Roppel adds that customer demand made the opportunity clear.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of envision

Verb

For an instant, Davidovich Fokina thought about getting up, but instead sat on his backside, seemingly resigned to defeat.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Not to be overlooked was Rickie Fowler, who had to get up-and-down from par on his last hole Friday to make the cut on the number.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

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