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
  • The last chapters of Jones’s book are filled with meditations on mortality that are both life affirming and sweet.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • The Calm app has guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and music designed to reduce anxiety and quiet the nervous system.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of meditations
Noun
  • Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
  • Internal memos between the justices in 2016 published by The New York Times have created a firestorm around an institution that takes extraordinary measures to keep its contemplations confidential.
    — Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of contemplations
Noun
  • Today’s CharlotteFive newsletter centers on Evan’s hunt for the city’s spiciest dish, spurred along by plenty of thoughts from eaters all over the area.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Wor$t Girl embraces dirt and dark thoughts alongside abrasive tones, giving its euphoric hooks weight, as though a wild night out is almost crucial to the artist’s well-being.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Definition of thoughts
Noun
  • Intentionally vague and obscure, the Daodejing would go on to inspire various interpretations ranging from philosophical reflections to how to realize the Dao in everyday practice.
    — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • Hisense 55-inch S7 CanvasTV Series 4K Smart TV The Hisense 55S7 CanvasTV transforms any plain interior into an upscale gallery setting by loading a textured Hi-Matte antiglare screen to kill harsh window reflections.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of reflections
Noun
  • Despite large Punjabi communities in Canada, the film was withdrawn from TIFF 2023 amid reports that political considerations influenced the decision.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • But for all the celebrations, there are also serious safety considerations as potentially record heat grips much of the Midwest and East Coast.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • Only 13% of it ends up at food banks, according to a 2026 report produced by ReFED, a nonprofit that studies and tries to prevent food waste.
    — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of studies
Noun
  • Bristol education officials have appointed a new principal of the city’s Bristol Central High School after weeks of contentious meetings and debates on the replacement process.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
  • Employees today are operating through a constant lens of disruption from artificial intelligence, to return-to-office debates, to shifting expectations around culture and leadership.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • On Monday afternoon, the judge read the jury charge, giving the panel their instructions for deliberations, and attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments.
    — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of deliberations
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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