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Recent Examples of rumination
This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.
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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
Mindfulness and stress-reduction practices may also help reduce rumination and anxiety.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown there’s less activity in the parts of the brain associated with rumination and stress during sensory deprivation experiments, says Lurie.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Drug Church dropped their most recent record, Prude, in 2024, a hooky, loud rumination on finding purpose, fighting the devil to follow your path, and the people who drift away along the way.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Our findings point to similar trends from the effects of lost tempers, fractured social networks and excessive political rumination.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Mindfulness and stress-reduction practices may also help reduce rumination and anxiety.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown there’s less activity in the parts of the brain associated with rumination and stress during sensory deprivation experiments, says Lurie.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Outside, 12 Mar. 2026
Drug Church dropped their most recent record, Prude, in 2024, a hooky, loud rumination on finding purpose, fighting the devil to follow your path, and the people who drift away along the way.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2026
Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared a lengthy rumination on artificial intelligence and the future of creative work in a new video.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Our findings point to similar trends from the effects of lost tempers, fractured social networks and excessive political rumination.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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Gold can be one option worth serious contemplation right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Art beckons at Rothko Chapel and The Menil Collection, quiet sanctuaries where light, color, and contemplation merge.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Over the course of the day and evening, old secrets, resentments, and regrets bubble up to the surface and Altman crafts a devastating meditation on memory, identity, and the necessity as well as the danger of a vivid fantasy life.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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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Kohler continues to be at the leading edge of evolving the bathroom from a functional space into a place for restoration, reflection, wellness, and even proactive health insights.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Silent periods and dedicated contemplative zones — quiet spaces set aside for reflection — round out the experience and give the mind space to actually rest.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Mustangs’ 200 free relay of Chloe Wool-Smith, Pang, Karolina Sangasy and Mia Walker clocked a consideration time for the CIF State meet next week.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
Noun
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An earlier study, published in the American Economic Journal, found that field-office closures led to a sixteen-per-cent decline in disability recipients in the surrounding areas.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Two smaller studies presented at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in April found survival benefits to giving daraxonrasib as part of first-line therapy.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
Noun
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In Islamic thought, wealth is understood as a trust from God, to be handled with care and never mistaken for proof of divine endorsement.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Jerry Seinfeld is offering his thoughts on Friends — not that there’s anything wrong with that.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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The debate was sponsored by The Denver Post, Denver7 and Colorado Public Radio, and the first question asked Bennet and Weiser to identify a policy position that separated them.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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