philosophizing

present participle of philosophize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophizing
Verb
  • Going into my 18th year of teaching, my biggest goal is re-creating that experience of thinking critically for oneself and studying literature through a critical lens.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Emotional intelligence, vital for navigating interpersonal dynamics and fostering resilience, is built by managing conflicts and reading people.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • That's the reason why people are still reading Austen, and so drawn to Austen today.
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
    Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • As the show began to wrap up, Goldberg aimed to try to tie in the book, asking Vance about rationalizing his Catholic faith with a hard-line stance on immigration.
    Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of obsessively over-rationalizing or avoiding, try making friends with that feeling.
    Goth Shakira Contributing, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Philosophizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophizing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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