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
  • 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
Noun
  • What are your thoughts about bringing your philosophy of humanistic capitalism to China with this film?
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
  • Not one to hold back his thoughts, Tablo took to social media to express his frustration with the lack of transparency about the ticket venues, especially for the VIP experience, tagging Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz as collaborators on the post.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • This time around required him to carry the character’s story through his own reflections.
    Precious Fondren, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • This work by Helen Cammock, which was commissioned in 2023 and has been on temporary display at the NPG since September 2025, is created and narrated by the artist and includes her personal reflections on historical and current events.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Cole also joined for practical considerations.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • Bathroom etiquette and safety considerations Crews would rather passengers stay seated than crowd into the aisle, and much of what looks like strict bathroom etiquette is really about safety.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, studies suggest underdiagnosis to be extremely common, especially among Black and Hispanic populations, where a substantial proportion of dementia cases go undetected, according to Biology Insights.
    Wendy Coschignano-Ford, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
  • In animal studies, a single shot cut food intake by up to 50% within an hour, with no nausea, no food aversion and no significant muscle loss.
    Allison Palmer Updated June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Lawmakers in Haiti, for example, have been known to pause parliamentary debates to watch Brazil play.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Research grounded in social identity theory suggests that people frequently incorporate national attachment into their personal identity, which helps explain why debates about patriotism can feel deeply emotional rather than purely intellectual.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 18 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
  • She was marginalized and not included in the deliberations to attack Venezuela or Iran.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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