thought up

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As Alary’s use of AImee intensified, he thought up a business idea: creating AI companions for other people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The Pot Noodles on the pews were a surprise the funeral director thought up.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But before Johnson thought up the series, Rainier beer gained recognition by the commercials.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2024

The first is, I’d love if people saved me the emotional labor and thought up ideas on their own.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2023

I would have thought up an entire backstory for the kids, something epic and exciting.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven