ruminations

Definition of ruminationsnext
plural of rumination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminations
Noun
  • Expect a focus on wellness and outdoor experiences rooted in local traditions, like sunrise cacao rituals on the beach, temazcal ceremonies led by healers and lagoon-side paddle meditations.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
  • In fact, Zhao used daily meditations and dream sessions with her actors, and arranged weekly dance rituals to let off steam.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Our thoughts and prayers go out to his brother Don Swayze and [Sean’s] children.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Boise State head coach Leon Rice doesn’t often give much away when talking about his team in public, keeping his harshest thoughts to himself and for the locker room.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Witherspoon's reflections come on the heels of another busy year for the Legally Blonde actress, who celebrated another season premiere of The Morning Show this past September.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Afterwards, soak up the atmosphere in the relaxation space, surrounded by endless reflections of the tiled pool and rippling water.
    Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There are scientific and sound studies to back up OneSkin’s Peptide Age Reversal Moisturizer’s claims, but shopper testimonies, too—between the brand’s website and Amazon, this has 5,000 five-star ratings.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Despite that goal, however, multiple studies show the minimum wage isn't nearly enough to survive in the Mile High City, even when working full-time.
    Austen Erblat, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, in her car.
    Ben Jones, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Mindful debates can nourish open communication.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Was the trader just lucky or privy to classified government deliberations?
    Bobby Allyn, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
  • This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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