as in contemplation
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Recent Examples of rumination
Researchers then tracked the effect of this exercise on rumination, exhaustion and overall well-being.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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Bill gravitates towards Tammy (Jane Levy), his daughter-in-law and the only other person in his rambunctious household who values contemplation and repose.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the contemplation stage, individuals consider the need for change and intend to take action within the foreseeable future.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is something about the act of paying very close attention to the world through the camera, Shore explained, that can mimic a kind of altered state of consciousness, akin to what occurs during meditation.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Now, after years of sobriety and reflection, Sheen tells all in this new two-part docuseries.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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No reflection about who was apologizing and why.—
Beth Lew-Williams,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For industries that involve high-consideration, expensive purchases like buying a car, finding the right balance between automation and human connection is critical.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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And while Miller is garnering consideration to replace Trouba and become the 29th captain in franchise history, the stronger winds seem to be blowing toward veteran center Vincent Trocheck.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For now, the study provides proof of concept.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Edelman and his wife, Michelle Edelman – a trailblazer in art and design who has led Traffic Creative Management and TrafficArts since 1996 – acquired Martins’ first study titled Watchman (2018), recognizing a powerful force in the global art world.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here, though, the research team is trying to model people’s thoughts on financial policy, which is why the enumerated outcomes include initial rate recommendations, made up of a preferred policy rate, a confidence score, and a summary.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lauren, 40, then chimed in with her own thoughts on what makes their relationship work after all these years.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vitriol levied at uninvolved lawmakers since Wednesday's shooting has had a chilling effect on the American tradition of lawmakers' community engagement — as well as the open debate and political discourse Kirk himself espoused.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate—never through violence.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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