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adjective

Definition of thinkingnext
as in reasoning
having the ability to reason it's surprising to find thinking people who believe such nonsense

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thinking

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noun

as in meditation

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thinking

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verb

present participle of think
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
Adjective
Credit Gus Malzahn for being proactive and thinking long-term in choosing his starting quarterback. — Creg Stephenson | [email protected], al, 22 Aug. 2019 The quick-thinking team administrator came up with a solution – flag down a tour bus. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 25 June 2018
Noun
The cruel irony is that the moments that most demand clear thinking are the very moments during which your thinking is most compromised. — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The Rockies, who rank last in the majors in ERA, do not consider Goodman responsible for their pitching woes, according to a person briefed on their thinking. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
Understandably, Warner wasn’t thinking about a season-ending injury. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Jones also was thinking about the fan experience, having used his own lessons from touring stadiums in Europe to include large standing-room viewing areas on three levels at each end. — ABC News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for thinking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
  1. rational
  2. meditation
  3. believing
  4. intelligent
  5. contemplation
  6. guessing
  7. reflection
  8. considering
Adjective
  • His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The pair’s mysterious interactions in the early chapters give way to a series of parables of doubt and belief, in which a rational character is confronted by an irrational event—and immediately convinced of its absolute truth.
    — Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Definition of rational
Noun
  • And the urgency of Judar’s meditations on authoritarianism, impunity, social repression, and avenues for liberation in the United States in 2026 is so clear as to be self-evident.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • Newkirk, a political organizer and meditation teacher, struggled to rally local progressives around his campaign.
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of meditation
Verb
  • Fans are frustrated, believing the team is squandering Curry's title window, especially as former GM Bob Myers thrives with the Sixers.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Many of us grew up believing that running the dishwasher was wasteful, in terms of both electricity and water.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Definition of believing
Adjective
  • And — and capitalism is all about intelligent allocation of resources.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • Many autistic individuals are highly intelligent, articulate, and academically successful.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of intelligent
Noun
  • The gallery, which connects the Apollo Rotunda and the Salon Carré, will serve as a space for strolling and contemplation within the museum, according to the release.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • May talked about her gender but also what sounded like contemplations of self-harm.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of contemplation
Verb
  • Harry’s growing suspicion that the young couple is in danger fuels a twisty narrative that keeps both him and the audience guessing and appraising their relationship with technology.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026
  • Earn trust by learning and being curious versus pretending and guessing.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of guessing
Noun
  • Nagamura, who spent the first four years of her life at the garden, sees the exhibition as both a homecoming and a reflection on the people and places that shaped her artistic voice.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • But without reflection, the next bet is exactly as blind as the last one.
    — Henrik Landgren, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Definition of reflection
Verb
  • In his July memo, Blume said the company is considering axing a further 50,000 roles globally and closing four factories in Germany.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • This Fire sign often has strong opinions about how things should be done and could in turn take control of every situation without considering whether anyone else wants to follow their lead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of considering

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