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ruminations

noun

plural of rumination
as in meditations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminations
  1. meditations
  2. contemplations
  3. thoughts
  4. reflections
  5. considerations
  6. studies
  7. debates
  8. deliberations
Noun
  • During these walking meditations my notebook starts to feel suspiciously similar to the luckless young climber’s selfie camera.
    — Brian Laidlaw, Longreads, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the Miraval Slumber Party, guests explore their sleep patterns and dreams, then are guided through acupressure exercises, stretching, and meditations with singing bowls.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of meditations
Noun
  • May talked about her gender but also what sounded like contemplations of self-harm.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
  • Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Definition of contemplations
Noun
  • Nine final thoughts on Notre Dame’s 52-0 blowout of Rice, which answered a few questions but also requires grading the Irish on a curve.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Whiteside and her colleagues run peer support groups for individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or have already survived suicide attempts, and in need of ongoing support.
    — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoughts
Noun
  • KitchenAid introduced the glass bowl to pair with the light, celebrating its unique reflections and modern appeal.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The company developed a custom nano-texture finish that reduces glare and reflections.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of reflections
Noun
  • Weather, home prices, green fees, and access to public courses or private clubs are also considerations.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When tax considerations start to override the first three, the portfolio often ends up technically compliant but strategically weak.
    — Tom Zachystal, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • Widespread scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link between vaccines and autism.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Several preliminary assessments were done, said Susannah Campbell of BFW Engineering & Testing, including studies of the railyard’s soil, possible air pollution, and how much noise a new maintenance facility would create.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of studies
Noun
  • The current debates on consciousness, sentience, and AI would profit from a substantial input from philosophers who are familiar with that tradition.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026
  • LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says recent debates over whether to slow or accelerate the technology are missing something crucial.
    — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • The answer is that both could be ready as early as the Falcons’ Week 2 game against Carolina in Atlanta, a team source told The Athletic on condition of anonymity to speak about private deliberations.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Turley has argued that lawyers have an ethical obligation not to inflame public anger against jurors who exercise independent judgment during deliberations.
    — Brittany Miller , Bryan Llenas, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of deliberations
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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