philosophize

verb

Definition of philosophizenext
as in to think

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Recent Examples of philosophize The final part is a rather rambling segment philosophizing on proof of the afterlife—in line with dozens of similar texts from this era of psychical research. — Alice Vernon september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025 Importantly for our purposes here, Hammel’s character Karla has long been out and mostly likes to armchair-philosophize and make dry quips about Fire Island; amid a sea of earnest trans characters who go on emotional Journeys™, thank Christ for that. — Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025 Not that The End of an Era is equipped to philosophize, or particularly interested in philosophizing, about pop stardom on that level. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 None other than Leonardo DaVinci and Archimedes are said to have spent more than a lunch hour pondering and philosophizing about the underlying causes of annual variation in mast production. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2015 See All Example Sentences for philosophize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
  1. think
  2. contemplate
  3. rationalize
  4. interpret
  5. read
  6. construe
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  • But acts like this work best when there’s a discernable back-and-forth—think Starlito’s deadpan baritone next to Don Trip’s sandpaper yawp, or Method Man’s sultry bruiser clearing the way for Redman’s scrappy smart-ass routine.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Until then, it was thought bats might’ve emerged somewhere in North America, among other theories.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of think
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  • To that end, there are some important life insurance moves that policyholders should seriously contemplate making currently.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The novel begins with Percheron contemplating news of Field’s death, and proceeds to trace their youths, including their meeting, in 1807, when Field is humbled by Percheron’s virtuosity on the piano.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of contemplate
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  • But acting on behalf of Iran, a non-Arab Persian country composed almost entirely of Twelver Shia Muslims, was considerably more difficult to rationalize in Arab Yemen where Twelver Shia Muslims are absent and Sunnis are the majority.
    — Laurent Bonnefoy, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ahmed doesn’t merely document the decisions that led President Biden and his aides to arm and rationalize what leading human rights organizations and legal scholars now consider a genocide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of rationalize
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  • Tests used to make medical decisions should be accurate, reliable, and interpreted appropriately.
    — Dr. Shravani Durbhakula, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The interface includes dark mode, while advanced data analysis and database tools help organize and interpret business information.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of interpret
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  • The letter was read in all Catholic parishes across the state to inform parishioners about the amendment.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Many rooms and suites offer terraces and ocean views of the Atlantic, and all come with sitting areas, a writing desk, and an iPad to see the daily schedule, order room service, read the newspaper, or contact the concierge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of read
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  • The provisions of this act are to be liberally construed in favor of reproductive freedom and privacy and are intended to control over any other section of Idaho Code.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Both lines can be construed metatextually, like Dennis is admitting the Gang has come to the end of the road.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of construe

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“Philosophize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophize. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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