philosophized

Definition of philosophizednext
past tense of philosophize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophized
Verb
  • Whatever his contemporaries thought of Melville’s prose, at least his coworkers respected his dedication and honesty, the later a rare commodity in government work during the late nineteenth-century.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Isabel initially thought the sounds shaking her surroundings were thunder.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to the governor’s office, the original design of the project contemplated the demolition of the synagogue on the One Brooklyn Health System campus, but following intervention from Hochul, the synagogue’s demolition has been removed from the plans for affordable housing.
    Jackie Hajdenberg, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
  • One of the scenarios being contemplated is that only two-thirds or a majority of that number would need to turn out.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Legal experts say the safest approach is to keep your distance, follow lawful orders, and avoid actions that could be interpreted as obstruction.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
  • While Harries could have interpreted the move as a nostalgic nod to the tour, more cryptic clues soon followed.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Society has rationalized the human into triviality, and we’re stuck in a bad game.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • There needs to be a takeout of some capacity and for that to be more rationalized—or demand go up significantly.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond the sideline body language, Cignetti’s particularly dry sense of humor in news conferences could be construed by some as dismissive.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Cocchiaro recommends putting finished books on a a bookshelf elsewhere in your home or donating them once you're done reading them.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Keep reading for more new arrivals from Kelly Clarkson’s home line.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Philosophized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophized. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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