as in contemplation
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Recent Examples of rumination
Studies have shown there’s less activity in the parts of the brain associated with rumination and stress during sensory deprivation experiments, says Lurie.
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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
The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Do those patterns help quiet the brain's tendency toward rumination and overthinking?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 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
Reassurance can provide temporary relief, but unless those underlying patterns of general rumination are addressed, the cycle of spiraling will only continue.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
More vivid or frequent recall of negative memories can also increase rumination, which a core symptom of anxiety and depression.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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
The two brought some soulful rumination on catered snacks and beautiful women with big foreheads.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Do those patterns help quiet the brain's tendency toward rumination and overthinking?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 4 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
Reassurance can provide temporary relief, but unless those underlying patterns of general rumination are addressed, the cycle of spiraling will only continue.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
More vivid or frequent recall of negative memories can also increase rumination, which a core symptom of anxiety and depression.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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The paradox that the lush and peaceful surroundings also harbored the violent history of enslavement offered visiting artists further nuance for contemplation.—
Amy Paige Condon,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Somewhere in the next hour after the field is announced, there will be contemplation and whining about the specter of the NCAA growing its postseason field, most likely to 76 teams.—
Mac Engel
March 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 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,
8 Mar. 2026
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And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 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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Some people see it as just commentary, but some people see it as a reflection of your character.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cold comfort, perhaps, while staring at a bald reflection in the mirror — but comfort nonetheless.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Others are picking their retirement destination more strategically, weighing the cost of living, healthcare, and safety into consideration.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sustainability has been a key consideration for the facility, with lower-impact production technologies and energy-efficient machinery expected to reduce water and power usage.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The scientists detailed their findings March 12 in two studies in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Such lasers could allow researchers to track chemical reactions in real time, detect microscopic defects in nanoelectronics, and study materials with much higher resolution than before.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The plaintiff, identified as KGM in documents or Kaley, as her lawyers have called her during the trial, says her early use of social media addicted her to the technology and exacerbated depression and suicidal thoughts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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How would clinicians safely prescribe substances that change our perceptions, thoughts, and moods?—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The debate comes down, inescapably, to the question of alignment.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Six candidates were asked to participate in the March 24 debate, which is cosponsored by ABC7 Los Angeles and Univision.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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