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
Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But then there was a twist in Williams’ thinking, in his wildly entertaining eight-minute rant.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026
George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
This development could enable robots to stop blindly calculating and start thinking by teaching machines to distill experiences into reusable knowledge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 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
That kind of thinking interrupts his execution, especially under pressure.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
But then there was a twist in Williams’ thinking, in his wildly entertaining eight-minute rant.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 May 2026
Verb
Like all sensible, forward-thinking clubs, Newcastle keep a database of potential managerial targets in case the worst happens, yet during a moment of trepidation, no approaches were made or feelers put out.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 May 2026
This development could enable robots to stop blindly calculating and start thinking by teaching machines to distill experiences into reusable knowledge.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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Wellness classes are complimentary and include yoga, pilates, sound bath healing, meditation, and HIIT workouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Effective CEOs can attend to their mental and emotional states through intentional self-care, exercise, journaling, meditation, and by blocking out time to truly connect with those most important to them, no matter what.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Both were driven by the same mistake of believing the narrative before proving the economics.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Doctors and health professionals also strongly supported changing the name, believing that the benefits would outweigh the risks.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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For most of investing history, that discomfort was rational.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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For all the prior cinematic depictions of storming bunkers and camaraderie under fire, Pressure offers us the quiet heroism of rational restraint in the figure of James Stagg, who weathered his inner storms and bore the courage to be disliked.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Following several years of contemplation and asceticism, Dorje hopes to return to the United States to teach in Minnesota's Buddhist community at the Nyingmapa Taksham Buddhist Center.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The spaces are intended as places of contemplation and rejuvenation for the athletes.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The Bot gets 1 point for beating me but loses it for guessing in five.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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His ability to throw three different fastballs kept Seattle’s hitters guessing.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 23,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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When the heavy lifting of data synthesis and standard analysis is supported by intelligent systems, workers are free to elevate their thinking.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Accelerating technological innovation Beyond software development, BYD is also investing heavily in the underlying hardware required for intelligent vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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November 22 – December 21 The afternoon invites brave, practical reflection.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Osaka’s tennis shone, too, in a 6-3, 7-6(3) win that felt straightforward considering Siegemund’s ability to knock opponents off rhythm with her awkward, slice-laden game and use of tennis’ dark arts.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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