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
Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My general ambition in art is to play against this kind of thinking, against moral simplification.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
As the Moon moves into Capricorn and your 5th House of Creativity, your focus shifts toward making something real instead of just thinking about it.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 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
But on strategic thinking, scores plummeted to 51.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My general ambition in art is to play against this kind of thinking, against moral simplification.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
Akira Ikezoe has recently been thinking a lot about all that can be done with milk.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
As the Moon moves into Capricorn and your 5th House of Creativity, your focus shifts toward making something real instead of just thinking about it.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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The doctor starts with a panchakarma meditation session to determine what treatments your body needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Indeed, as a sobering meditation on the physical and psychological violence inflicted upon women in relationships, the alt-pop tale could never be described as a crowd-pleaser.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Relatives said that Torres has not answered calls and texts, believing that his family would discourage him from making the Miami trip, the outlet reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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On the surface, this looks rational.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In the face of what all agree is a housing crisis, Onni’s residential plan will have to wait at least a decade for a more rational City Council.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 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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Gold can be one option worth serious contemplation right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The show kept audiences guessing all summer long until, at the beginning of season 10, it was revealed that the entirety of season nine was Pam's dream.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The Industrialization of Financial Crime Scammers no longer sit in isolation, guessing passwords or stealing physical credit cards.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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In a world where intelligent systems can respond to events faster than any human team, reactive leadership loses its edge.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The device incorporates controllable blades, on-board batteries and intelligent control systems, aimed at optimizing its operation in real conditions of operation on the high seas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Hear remarks from community leaders and take part in a moment of reflection.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Much of the programming leans into dialogue and reflection without feeling heavy-handed.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Verb
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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