Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell (on)
Verb
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Here's a fascinating premise to ponder!—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Seven years ago, Williams was sitting in his bed in his New York studio apartment, eating pizza out of the box and pondering where to take his career.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Park officials say that brooding weather conditions could mean the firefall is now absent for a few days, possibly longer.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
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While Robbie’s Cathy is spunky, stubborn, and independent, Elordi’s Heathcliff is brooding, desperate, and clingy.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Dwell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell%20%28on%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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