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Recent Examples of philosophize
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.
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Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
Everyone — a maintenance guy (Matthew Lillard), a funeral director (Carl Lumbly) — seems to want to philosophize about what’s going on, and who the heck Chuck is.
—Lindsey Bahr, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
During these heady discussions philosophizing about the long‑term implications of AI research, many employees returned often to Altman’s early analogies between OpenAI and the Manhattan Project.
—Karen Hao, Wired News, 21 May 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
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Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
Everyone — a maintenance guy (Matthew Lillard), a funeral director (Carl Lumbly) — seems to want to philosophize about what’s going on, and who the heck Chuck is.
—Lindsey Bahr, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
During these heady discussions philosophizing about the long‑term implications of AI research, many employees returned often to Altman’s early analogies between OpenAI and the Manhattan Project.
—Karen Hao, Wired News, 21 May 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
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Pickleball players enthused over new courts are likely to be the only residents — outside of municipal employees — who think San Diego is even slightly better run now than in 2011.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rowing has given me a platform to be competitive and really challenge how people think about me.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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These are all factors demanding notice from small investors contemplating adding these sectors to their retirement funds.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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His stump speech includes a direct appeal to young people like Szépvölgyi who are contemplating leaving Hungary.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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And time and again, high fuel prices have been the most powerful catalyst for change, separating the winners and forcing weaker players to rationalize, consolidate or be eliminated, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on an earnings call last week.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Investment was strategy – a key obligation to deliver on the business plan that would rationalize our valuation.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Because in tension, leadership is no longer interpreted.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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Warren said his studies shouldn’t be interpreted as the final word on the matter, and should prompt additional research.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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For more of my favorite plastic-free kitchen essentials, keep reading.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Philosophize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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