Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell (on)
Verb
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th-century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st-century hustle possible?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026 -
But news is expected soon on the Hall of Fame KU coach, who is pondering his future after having heart problems the past few years.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The point is, Darcy is archetypically tall and brooding.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will be other plumb roles, including that of Mr Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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