Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophized
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In the very unlikely event that Mann had revealed his private struggles to his visitors, would Sontag have thought better of him?—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Once thought to serve as a deterrent, American military bases and diplomatic outposts in these countries are a bull’s-eye for Iranian missiles and have come under heavy fire as the war stretches into its 13th day.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2026
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The other professional path that Godoy contemplated would’ve still brought him back to acting.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kelce, 36, had contemplated retirement, but he is set to return for a 14th NFL season, all with Kansas City.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The move was interpreted by many, including Schatzline, as permission for churches to endorse candidates to their congregations.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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In fact, since 2013, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission has interpreted state law to require school districts to accommodate students based on their gender identity.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Each lie is rationalized as politics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Society has rationalized the human into triviality, and we’re stuck in a bad game.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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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,
12 Mar. 2026
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The attack on the oil depots could be construed as chemical warfare, which violates international law, because the aggressors likely knew the hazards the civilians who live in Tehran would face, Cleetus said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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So if a person thinks about moving their hand, the device reads those brain signals and turns them into an actual movement.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Philosophized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophized. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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