thought up

Example Sentences

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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

Nor have the Americans thought up a way to rout Hamas’ last battalion without an armed offensive.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024

The best reason he thought up was this: if Mother Water Monster had banned humans from entering her domain, then Nathan should respect that.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young