as in contemplation
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Recent Examples of rumination
That feeling can present in many ways — rumination, a knot in your throat or your chest, an unease in your stomach, the tensing of muscles.
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Goth Shakira
contributing, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
Goth Shakira
contributing, Los Angeles Times, 10 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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True to its intent, this restaurant is indeed a calm yet joy-evoking space for quiet contemplation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The resulting home is a small architectural gem, as well as a contemplation on writing.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And the paintings began, in part, as a meditation on erasure—a rebuke, of sorts, to a digital regime that had abandoned writing’s tactility.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 3,000-square-foot Surya Spa is centered around Ayurvedic principles, with therapeutic massage, steam and oil treatments, yoga, meditation, and personalized programs available.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 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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The next step is to move from observation to reflection, and from reflection to action.—
Nicole Hockley,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Featuring Luca Marinelli’s captivating performance, the miniseries examines the allure of authoritarianism and the corrupting nature of absolute power, a timely reflection on political dynamics.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposal remains under consideration by the prime minister, who has expressed reservations regarding its overall magnitude.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spending a short amount of time in nature can lead to a drop in anxiety and reduce the risk of depression, according to a 2018 study.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The primary bathroom was the size of a New York City studio apartment, and there was a second one next to a small but comfortable study.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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United will still need to raise funds through sales and Manuel Ugarte is prominent in thoughts.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The films below offer up thought-provoking answers, but not all of them are bullish on humanity’s chances.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Neither Thurmond nor Villaraigosa qualified for the latest debate because of their low polling numbers.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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