ruminations

plural of rumination

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminations
Noun
  • In Kurkov’s hands, his efforts offer both serious meditations and page-turning diversion.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • Science journalist Sabrina Imbler combines memoir and reportage in this insightful and far-reaching essay collection, using 10 ocean animals as a jumping-off point for personal meditations on health, community and survival.
    Tessa Yang, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Although the literature on Beat religion and spirituality is sparse, Beat writers like Jack Kerouac, Diane DiPrima, Allen Ginsberg, and Gary Snyder were well-known for their contemplations on Christianity, Buddhism, and other religious traditions, including Native American spirituality and culture.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Nguyen, who publishes heady critical essays on Substack, has some appealingly contrarian thoughts.
    Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Here, as in The Passenger, the author’s cinematic structure displays carefully calibrated shifts of perspective, as close-ups revealing the inner thoughts of the protagonists give way to long shots that vividly evoke the vibrant and often violent city that was Berlin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The sail-like glass facade was designed with flowing, ethereal forms and reflections that resemble ripples on water or waves.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Moving from interrogations of Scheherazade’s myth to reflections of family lineage and to the frustrations of conceiving with a surrogate, Alyan charts the complications of building a life in the midst of personal transformation.
    Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Therefore, the decision between single- and two-phase cooling methods is often based on each data center project’s specific needs, reliability requirements, and cost considerations.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Below are some high-level guidelines and considerations for product managers looking to leverage MCP in their roadmap.
    Ashay Satav, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Those data have fueled numerous studies linking step count with health outcomes.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers scientific studies and trending news.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The two-day event featured discussions spanning the healthcare landscape, from new industry commitments on prior authorization and the growing role of AI to ongoing debates over how to balance pharmaceutical innovation with affordability.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 June 2026
  • Kristi Burton Brown, another former state party chair, questioned Marx’s apparent disinterest in policy discussions and debates.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
  • On Capitol Hill, where months-long negotiations over the renewal of the FISA 702 program appeared close to an end, Pulte's appointment came as a surprise to the lawmakers involved in the deliberations.
    Eric McDaniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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