as in reasoning
having the ability to reason
it's surprising to find thinking people who believe such nonsense
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as in meditation
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as in believing
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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Recent Examples of thinking
Kate Morgan, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018
Sometimes surgeries require more thinking beforehand.
—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2017
Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
That does not align with Adam’s thinking.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Bona thinking about the invisible knots that bind the world together, Minta to Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf to Paris, Paris to Chicago, Chicago to Detroit, Detroit to New York.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
These are the most vulnerable parts [of the brain] and can be easily damaged, so your libido can run a bit more wild when it’s not being curtailed by the higher thinking part of the brain.
—Kate Morgan, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018
Sometimes surgeries require more thinking beforehand.
—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2017
Noun
LinkedIn released a study recently that found rising need for communications and creative thinking skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
That does not align with Adam’s thinking.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Many fans took to comment sections across social media platforms to share their own opinions — and plenty had been thinking the same thing.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Bona thinking about the invisible knots that bind the world together, Minta to Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf to Paris, Paris to Chicago, Chicago to Detroit, Detroit to New York.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Myka leaves this interaction believing Missé over Dara and saying she’s done with their friendship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rule has also drawn criticism for its similarity to MLS’ Designated Player Rule, with some believing a regulation that only increases pay for the most elite players is a detriment to roster-building.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The business side of football will feel perfectly rational.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austen would have advocated for a more rational and supportive understanding of women’s bodies in health and illness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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The paradox that the lush and peaceful surroundings also harbored the violent history of enslavement offered visiting artists further nuance for contemplation.—
Amy Paige Condon,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Somewhere in the next hour after the field is announced, there will be contemplation and whining about the specter of the NCAA growing its postseason field, most likely to 76 teams.—
Mac Engel
March 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That reduces the need for guessing and backtracking, and improves efficiency, the retail giant said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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For years now, there has been a lot of waiting, guessing and surely in-house prevaricating about who will be the next James Bond.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An early version of the show was first staged in Seoul in 2015, seven years before the rollout of ChatGPT and the ensuing AI doomsday alarm that platform sparked about the rise of hyper-intelligent robots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Manta Ray, which is known to be highly intelligent and the largest ray in the ocean, topped a popular vote two years ago to become Florida State College at Jacksonville's new mascot.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some people see it as just commentary, but some people see it as a reflection of your character.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cold comfort, perhaps, while staring at a bald reflection in the mirror — but comfort nonetheless.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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