rumination

noun

as in contemplation

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Recent Examples of rumination Research on expressive writing, published in PMC, has been shown to reduce rumination and help people process difficult emotions, which is the mechanism behind the short brain-dump practice. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 Expressive writing has been shown to reduce rumination and help people process difficult emotions. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 The track — a folk-pop-infused rumination about a doomed relationship — was nominated for a Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 That’s because it’s been shown to lower cortisol, boost serotonin and dopamine, encourage mindfulness, and reduce rumination, according to the report. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 The result is a heady rumination on womanhood and the roles women are forced to inherit. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Where a ham and cheese or BLT can be reduced to the sum of their parts, a good veggie sandwich—especially one that is intended to be a meal, not a snack—requires some rumination. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Critically, in the third experiment, their affirmations came before the failure and still worked to defeat rumination. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
  1. contemplation
  2. meditation
  3. cogitation
  4. reflection
  5. consideration
  6. study
  7. thought
  8. debate
Noun
  • There is a small water basin symbolizing the source of life, and a continuous path that echoes monastic walks of contemplation.
    — Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Walking and talking with an AI fellow pilgrim Which brings me back to the Kumano Kodo in Japan, where contemplation is a key element of the traditional experience.
    — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemplation
Noun
  • Plan low-key gatherings like a cozy dinner or weekend hike to stay socially connected, and try mindfulness practices such as meditation or deep breathing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In new programs, interactions with horses go beyond riding to meditation, yoga and therapy that practitioners say can help restore life balance.
    — Ondine Cohane, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of meditation
Noun
  • 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
  • The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.
    — Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cogitation
Noun
  • Grams first volunteered as a poll chaplain in 2024 and says this effort is a reflection of her faith.
    — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The time between our talks seems to have given her space for deep reflection.
    — Wisdom Iheanyichukwu, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of reflection
Noun
  • OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline is planned or under consideration, and whether teams have received instructions about being on the court.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • But the public listing itself should not eliminate a company from consideration.
    — Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • The researchers are now conducting a larger study to evaluate how effectively people can control prosthetic limbs using magnetic measurements.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • That may include research in the field of exotheology—the study of religion and theological ideas related to alien life, Eire says.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of study
Noun
  • The costume is the perfect excuse to dig out your skinny jeans, going-out top and pumps for a throwback to the aughts—a scary thought in itself.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The prospect of losing that status can make the thought of escape unpalatable even for people who detest the regime.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of thought
Noun
  • Essential California asked the bishop about his letter and the church’s role in the immigration debate while checking in with a couple of Catholic scholars who offered their perspectives.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate

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