Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell (on)
Verb
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Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Braves manager Walt Weiss, pitcher Chris Sale and crew ponder their existence (maybe).—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 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 25 Mar. 2026.
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