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.
—
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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The North Carolina folk-rock band’s quiet and rambling third album exists in a cloud of dreamy contemplation.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Money choices benefit from thoughtful contemplation.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Breathwork, meditation practices and strategies that reduce fight-or-flight activation have been shown to support neuroplasticity, improve cognitive flexibility and enhance memory and concentration.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2026
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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,
4 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 algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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And so, the intensity of your desire to do that might be a good reflection of how much soft power that country is exercising.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pool is kept intentionally small, with just 12 to 16 proposals from 10 to 12 artists up for consideration each year.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Whether whole, ground, or made into oil, each form of flaxseed brings unique advantages and considerations.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In higher-cost states, savings from achieving the magic 760 number can exceed 40% of annual household income, the study found.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Antarctica has lost enough ice over the last 30 years to cover the City of Los Angeles area 10 times over, glaciologists at the University of California, Irvine, found in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Warrior Mars in your sign fires up thoughts about your identity — and simultaneously heightens your initiative.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The prevailing thought was not concern, not the slightest bit of panic.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His government promulgated a new constitution after just nine days of debate in the National Assembly.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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State funding levels, including Proposition 98 allocations, have also factored into the debate, with union leaders arguing revenue projections are stronger than the district has indicated.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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