as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
the minister hoped that the congregation would spend the remainder of the week ruminating the message of his sermon
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Recent Examples of ruminate
The confident and haughty Onegin kills his friend in the duel and flees to travel the world to ruminate.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Even more, working out prevents you from ruminating by taking your mind off whatever’s going wrong in your life.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
The film is a lolling, ruminating afternoon bathed in sunlight and plaintive reflection as Peter vividly recalls interactions with names that will be familiar to you, like Susan Sontag, and other intellectuals and creators of the period.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
Living in District 12, Haymitch is trying not to ruminate on his chances.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
Even more, working out prevents you from ruminating by taking your mind off whatever’s going wrong in your life.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
The film is a lolling, ruminating afternoon bathed in sunlight and plaintive reflection as Peter vividly recalls interactions with names that will be familiar to you, like Susan Sontag, and other intellectuals and creators of the period.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
Living in District 12, Haymitch is trying not to ruminate on his chances.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminate
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Asking this question encourages employees to pause and ponder.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Gibson ponders Indigeneity, belonging, modern music and a more equitable future across the exhibit’s paintings, sculptures, flags and video installation.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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To see why, contemplate a recent Wall Street Journal headline concerning Meta.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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April 28, 2025 Even amid the negativity, Perry is delivering a strikingly fun, entertaining two-hour show that’s coming to the U.S. next week.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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The Browns wouldn’t entertain his trade demand and plan to continue to have Garrett wreck opposing offenses.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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His remarks come as House Republicans continue to debate key elements of the package, including Medicaid funding and the state and local tax deduction.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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At the committee level, the bill was debated in March during a six-hour hearing by the judiciary committee that brought out proponents and opponents.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, as physical as Warren is, he isn’t considered an elite blocker and figures to have more difficulty getting open in the NFL.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Media reports suggest Rubio skipped the talks over Ukraine's refusal to consider the U.S. proposal on Crimea.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The scientists have now studied more than 5,000 relatives and every one of them who had the mutation lost short-term memories and the ability to care for themselves.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But scientists aren't done studying this cosmic crime scene.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Ruminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminate. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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