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Recent Examples of rumination
Traditional stress solutions emphasize thinking, but constant rumination at work often causes burnout.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The Virgo first quarter moon puts you in rumination mode.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Many people get stuck in rumination.
—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
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
The Virgo first quarter moon puts you in rumination mode.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Many people get stuck in rumination.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
Noun
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Its challenges require active engagement, not passive contemplation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Sterman, after much contemplation, decided to use natives but didn’t develop a detailed plan.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For a fall foliage option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont bundles daily yoga, meditation, tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking for around $1,600 over four days.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Guests can choose from a variety of yoga styles along with meditation, massage, hiking, biking and water sports.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 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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This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
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The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Sure, having a ridiculous number of backup products would ensure that there is no need unaddressed, mass considerations for spaceflight are extremely serious and future missions will need to have better data to know what will be needed in a microgravity environment.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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After a second of consideration, Naim slams the grate shut to the monster’s wails, and the audience’s relief.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Brain imaging studies have also shown placebo responses can influence stress pathways, hormone activity, immune responses and chemicals tied to mood and pain regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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About 96 million Americans ages 16 and older identify as birders, roughly 37% of the US population, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 demographic and economic survey on birding, the most comprehensive study to date.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The hoops expert shared that and other pre-draft thoughts during a Thursday conference call with media.—
Gary Bedore
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Major League Baseball's warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps is fueling online debate about the limits of free expression in professional baseball.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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