idea
Usage
Example Sentences
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We’ve introduced this idea to many of our playing partners this past year, and can report that “making the Emily” is catching on here in Northern Kentucky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
After spending a lovely, much-needed night together, Mag floats the idea of her moving in.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
It’s the idea that anyone, even someone with no coding background, can use A.I. tools like Claude Code to program for them.
From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026
For many, the idea of filming and broadcasting such intimate moments, including the actual birth of their child, would be unthinkable.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Nate was all over the idea as I knew he would be.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.