as in thought
something imagined or pictured in the mind
as long as there's a national deficit, interplanetary exploration will most likely remain an agreeable cogitation and nothing more
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Recent Examples of cogitation
Trump’s announcement, in particular, displays all the drawbacks of insufficient cogitation characteristic of so many of his ventures.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
That scheme isn’t dead; it’s just mired in the cogitation phase.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025
The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The narrator knows that there is something cheapening and peculiarly hollow about all this cogitation.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
But Silicon Valley’s recent inventions invite galaxy-brain cogitation of the sort Harari is known for.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
That scheme isn’t dead; it’s just mired in the cogitation phase.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025
The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The narrator knows that there is something cheapening and peculiarly hollow about all this cogitation.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
But Silicon Valley’s recent inventions invite galaxy-brain cogitation of the sort Harari is known for.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cogitation
Noun
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Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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At least that was the thought entering the NBA Finals, where the Spurs, a team with rich championship history, have been known to have one of the most passionate fanbases in all of sports.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The two can talk through any challenging or creative idea for hours or go their separate ways.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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However, bright, clever ideas also might spring up in your mind.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms The spacious one-bedroom guest houses come in four different layouts, including the Tree Haus, a two-floor concept perched 23 feet in the air among the pine trees with a fireplace on both floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Joining Shake Shack are Ramen + Bao and Wonder, two different concepts intended to elevate the center’s dining experience.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2026
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This conception emphasizes the need for a press independent of the state, which will provide the basis for the independent public opinion on which the legitimacy of democratic government is based.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Though Blanche will appoint the five commissioners tasked with processing claims, his precise role in the fund’s conception and implementation is unclear.—
Eric Tucker,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Known for his enthusiastic impressions and warm camaraderie with Andy, Goober quickly became a fan favorite.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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After the third day of OTAs wrapped up, safety Talanoa Hufanga gave his initial impressions of Waddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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The property is reachable by water, and any notion of building or installing amenities comes with a to-do list that starts with conversations with local agencies.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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Some Montana hunters balk at the notion that corner-crossing needs to be defined, at all.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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“Cogitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cogitation. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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