philosophized

Definition of philosophizednext
past tense of philosophize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophized
Verb
  • Collections and designers put their best foot forward, delivering high-caliber collections — some were uplifting, others were thought-provoking, most were both.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Until now, the forces behind such outflows were thought to be driven mainly by intense star formation and possible black hole activity.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Tsitsipas, who contemplated a future without tennis during his back issues last year, said during a news conference ahead of the tournament.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The area’s natural beauty was such that Merrick contemplated building another Biltmore-sized hotel along the coast.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Even the death of Renee Good, caught on video from multiple angles, was largely interpreted in partisan ways.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
  • It could also be interpreted as where the sand ends and vegetation begins, which separates public and private property.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Each lie is rationalized as politics.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Society has rationalized the human into triviality, and we’re stuck in a bad game.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • 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, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Signs and posters must be under 2 feet by 3 feet, may not be attached to a pole or stick, and bear no message that may be construed as offensive.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In the meantime, read on for the ultimate Pisces 2026 horoscope.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Wild Detectives, the bookstore and coffee shop in Oak Cliff, also closed its doors on Friday in solidarity with the movement, reads a post on Instagram.
    Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Philosophized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophized. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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