thought patterns/processes

plural noun

: the way a person thinks about things

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On May 2, Mercury — the planet of communication, perception and thought processes — concludes its journey through Aries and slips into Taurus. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the swift planet of communication, cognition and thought processes. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 That’s because his job is to understand the thought processes, emotions, and affections of Japanese and Americans alike. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026 Sinofsky gave Epstein information on Gates’ business matters, his thought processes, and other characters in Gates’ world, the DOJ documents show. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thought patterns/processes

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