Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminations
Noun
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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
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Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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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
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But let’s try to commit to a couple more days of good work and maybe cement some of those thoughts and habits.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Our thoughts remain with the people in the Congo who do not have access to such care.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Presumably they’re distorted reflections of other humans.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Through witty and accessible reflections of his life and ideas, the book offers a compelling introduction to how philosophy is both a way of thinking and living.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Outside of income, there are additional demographic considerations driving these trends within the segment of single female homeowners.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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In 2025, the office was hoping to tackle neuroethics — questions of sentience in brain organoids and considerations for recipients of brain-computer interfaces.—
Megan Molteni,
STAT,
5 June 2026
Noun
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At least two studies have found major sporting events are associated with lower suicide rates.—
Aneri Pattani,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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None of these studies take into account homeowners who opt out only of the costly windstorm coverage specific to hurricane damage, but keep the less expensive general policy, which covers things like fire, theft and general liability.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Giant has provoked so many think-pieces and conversations and debates, which have caused people to flock to the show — you guys made your money back in 10 weeks, which just doesn’t happen.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Attorneys will finalize jury instructions before deliberations begin following the closing arguments on Tuesday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Closing arguments in the case are slated for Tuesday morning, after which the jury will start deliberations.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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