Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell (on)
Verb
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Tyler Dragon ponders if Rodgers actually makes the Steelers better.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 June 2025 -
Tatis pondered the question of whether being hit has affected his hitting in any way.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Aged in alligator char barrels, Russell’s 10 offers a big, brooding sip that pairs well with cigars, deep thoughts, or slow Sunday afternoons.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Bessa’s brooding performance, which conveys devastating inner struggles without appearing clichéd, adds to the mystery of this first act.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Dwell (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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