as in contemplation
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Recent Examples of rumination
Researchers then tracked the effect of this exercise on rumination, exhaustion and overall well-being.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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After much contemplation, a solution presented itself.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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Some of those moms include the terrific performers Cindy Cheung and Liz Wisan, and the play itself promises satire, songs, bouffon, bodily fluids, and, underneath it all, a contemplation of overwhelming joy and ineffable heartache.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There is little pre-meditation for his decisions; even his love for Donati comes about by surprise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That scheme isn’t dead; it’s just mired in the cogitation phase.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
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The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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After much reflection, the Dittrich family has made the decision to retire and focus on the health and well-being of our family.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Afterwards, soak up the atmosphere in the relaxation space, surrounded by endless reflections of the tiled pool and rippling water.—
Cassie Doney,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And more than half of North Carolina’s caregivers also work, according to the AARP study.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some clinical studies have found a link between their use and hyperactivity in children.—
Alan Greenblatt,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Want to send thoughts or suggestions to Fortune Tech?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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While speaking with Fox News Digital, celebrity matchmaker and relationship expert Alessandra Conti shared her thoughts on Aniston's choice to date a non-celebrity after her series of famous exes.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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