as in contemplation
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Recent Examples of rumination
Many people get stuck in rumination.
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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
Mindfulness and stress-reduction practices may also help reduce rumination and anxiety.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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
Mindfulness and stress-reduction practices may also help reduce rumination and anxiety.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Gold can be one option worth serious contemplation right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Noun
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During each session, expert instructors guide flowing yoga sessions and meditation with sweeping London skyline views.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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What a Women’s Wellness Retreat Actually Includes A women’s wellness retreat typically blends movement, meditation and community in a setting designed to feel restorative rather than performative.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 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
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Hear remarks from community leaders and take part in a moment of reflection.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Much of the programming leans into dialogue and reflection without feeling heavy-handed.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Additional protection considerations Heat and humidity aren’t the only hazards that can affect items in storage.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Political considerations, these officials say, are left outside the central bank's walls.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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To reach the site, study lead author Scott Evans, a paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History, and his colleagues embarked on a 14-hour drive and a helicopter flight.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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According to one Mercer study, 97 percent of them are less likely to fund companies that fail to systematically upskill their workforce on AI.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The thought of retaining a longtime customer without having to discipline a possibly difficult long-term employee may prove motivating.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The measure triggered a storm of publicity and a nationwide debate over the merits of using local ordinances to control gun ownership, but was upheld in 1984 by the Illinois Supreme Court.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Netflix's new true crime documentary The Crash has reignited the debate around Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of killing her boyfriend Dominic Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan in a 2022 crash.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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