ruminations

plural of rumination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminations
Noun
  • And the urgency of Judar’s meditations on authoritarianism, impunity, social repression, and avenues for liberation in the United States in 2026 is so clear as to be self-evident.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • Counseling and therapy practices are also adopting the tech, since the OPUS SoundBed is used to amplify modalities like IASIS MCN and EMDR by translating meditations and music into full-body vibration.
    Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
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
Noun
  • Gripped by anxiety, her body grew hot and her thoughts grew dark.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Here’s a look at the most intriguing quarterback in each of our seven tiers with some thoughts from those in the industry.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • It was filled with sunlight that bounced off the reflections and brought all the romantic colors out to play.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Here, Monet painted his monumental Nymphéas series—around 250 canvases—capturing shifting reflections of sky, willow, and blossom.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • With such considerations in mind, most people can enjoy strawberries regularly and benefit from their impressive nutritional profile.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • In the realm of AI for mental health, harness engineering is especially vital and can make-or-break how well or badly an AI system responds to mental health considerations.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • These warnings have often come in scientific studies using seemingly far-off years such as 2050 and 2100.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • There have been studies that reveal that using a standing desk can help improve mood and increase productivity.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Wilson points to emerging debates around the country about mid-century modern homes — new enough in the 1970s, but now eligible for historic designations.
    Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
  • While proponents highlight their potential for companionship, addressing issues like loneliness, this technology sparks profound ethical debates.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • The Chinese optical transceivers firm has started to gauge interest from investors, and details such as size and timing may change while deliberations are ongoing, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Homer depicts a strange and troubling world, in which human existence is continuously subject to the deliberations and whims of deities who have motives of their own.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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