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Recent Examples of rumination
The Virgo first quarter moon puts you in rumination mode.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Many people get stuck in rumination.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Since its opening, Moth Days has caught the eyes and hearts of a public that was apparently hungry for knotty rumination on troubled institutions.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The goal is to reflect briefly and objectively, without spiraling into rumination.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Amadeus is a portrait of a man realizing his own inferiority and losing his religion as a result, and Bettany’s incredible rendition of Salieri shapes the series’ rumination on who yearns to command a stage and why.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 May 2026
This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The actor has returned to Broadway as the lead of the one-man-show Every Brilliant Thing, an interactive rumination on mental health and memory that has earned rave reviews since last week's opening night.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Many people get stuck in rumination.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Since its opening, Moth Days has caught the eyes and hearts of a public that was apparently hungry for knotty rumination on troubled institutions.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The goal is to reflect briefly and objectively, without spiraling into rumination.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Amadeus is a portrait of a man realizing his own inferiority and losing his religion as a result, and Bettany’s incredible rendition of Salieri shapes the series’ rumination on who yearns to command a stage and why.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 May 2026
This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
The actor has returned to Broadway as the lead of the one-man-show Every Brilliant Thing, an interactive rumination on mental health and memory that has earned rave reviews since last week's opening night.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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Those could be be relationships, creative endeavors and the contemplation of big questions about life.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Following several years of contemplation and asceticism, Dorje hopes to return to the United States to teach in Minnesota's Buddhist community at the Nyingmapa Taksham Buddhist Center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Wellness classes are complimentary and include yoga, pilates, sound bath healing, meditation, and HIIT workouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Effective CEOs can attend to their mental and emotional states through intentional self-care, exercise, journaling, meditation, and by blocking out time to truly connect with those most important to them, no matter what.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Trump’s announcement, in particular, displays all the drawbacks of insufficient cogitation characteristic of so many of his ventures.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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That scheme isn’t dead; it’s just mired in the cogitation phase.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Is that a reflection of current global production, or a deliberate choice by the selection committee?—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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This lack of planning exacerbated many of the very conditions the current plan now seeks to address, a reflection of both lack of funds to maintain schools but also a lack of process by district facilities’ managers to meaningfully address building conditions after the 2013 closures.—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The clubby Le Bar Botaniste (named for Prince Roland's favorite area of study) stocks an array of rare botanical spirits; there's even an absinthe fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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That said, studies suggest that these very low-frequency sound waves may affect the brain, heart, and vestibular system (which controls balance).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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At least that was the thought entering the NBA Finals, where the Spurs, a team with rich championship history, have been known to have one of the most passionate fanbases in all of sports.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What the candidates have said about affordability The candidates offered their ideas for making California more affordable during debates in April and May as well as on their websites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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