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
New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
The thinking here is that, even if your predictions end up going to zero, the loss won’t be enough to derail your financial plans.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
There is a strange freedom in not thinking for an athlete.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 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's at least part of the thinking that led researchers at UCLA to come up with a solution.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
The thinking here is that, even if your predictions end up going to zero, the loss won’t be enough to derail your financial plans.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Peterson did not play the last seven minutes of Saturday’s game, KU coach Bill Self indicating with seven minutes left in a double-digit loss that Self was thinking about what would give his team the best chance to win Wednesday night at Oklahoma State.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Feb. 2026
There is a strange freedom in not thinking for an athlete.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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While spa treatments are not included in the price of stay, like food and most activities, there are many wellness offerings like yoga, pilates, and meditation, a full gym, and use of a giant heated swimming pool that are included for no additional fee.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Upscale wellness resorts advertised the idea that a guest could come and experience meditation and spiritual healing without having to sleep on a floor, abstain from alcohol, or take a vow of silence.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their bromance reaches a fever pitch when Sloan begins believing that Shepherd is trying to poach Avery for neurosurgery.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Set primarily in present-day Wonderland, the new movie begins with Red and Chloe hiding the time-traveling pocket watch inside the Royal Vault, believing that no one else will find it.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike the city of Poway, which favors hitching posts over parking meters, San Diego has elected to ignore all rational analyses of parking fee options, in favor of looking at parking as a cash cow.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, China’s luxury sector is more selective, rational, and emotionally discerning than ever.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Of course neither an award nor a banning is an accurate barometer of the originality or beauty of a thing, and the marketplace that determines whether a book is read by eager millions or six gentle poets in quiet contemplation is a poor barometer as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Muslims typically stream into mosques for congregational prayers and dedicate more time to religious contemplation and the reading of the Quran, the Islamic holy book.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hosted by John Bishop, the 1% Club-esque show is inspired by scientist Francis Galton’s discovery from more than a century ago that crowds are better at guessing than individuals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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There is a narrative there… Here’s how the panelists told the story at the Grammy Museum, obviously with more of a focus on what was happening in Brother Studio, and secondary guessing at what was happening in Brian’s not always permeable head.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Its intelligent brake and reverse (iBR) system adds specific control when slowing down or maneuvering around objects or when docking, along with different ride modes that let the rider chill (or sharpen) the throttle response depending on conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, the company plans to shutter its GPT-4o model — widely considered the most emotionally intelligent on the market, and often used for individuals’ companions.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Interiors here draw from a range of cultural aesthetics, incorporating design elements from around the world as a reflection of the owner's varied travel diaries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even her clothing is a reflection of her individualism.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The question was about the student section’s harassment of former Spartan Xavier Booker, which seemed like a legitimate query considering Booker had a terrible game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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