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
Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Researchers in cognitive science have long theorized that conceptual thinking is informed by how the human body looks and moves.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
The innovations of Berlin’s Basic Channel in the mid-’90s led to a whole new way of thinking about dance music, introducing countless producers to the possibilities of reverb and delay.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 8 June 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
The game, which was developed in mid-19th century China, requires mental focus and strategic thinking, providing a perfect workout for the brain.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Researchers in cognitive science have long theorized that conceptual thinking is informed by how the human body looks and moves.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Verb
But as her team tested out a new shooting technique, Szczesiul wasn’t thinking about her kicking angle or jump shot timing.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
The innovations of Berlin’s Basic Channel in the mid-’90s led to a whole new way of thinking about dance music, introducing countless producers to the possibilities of reverb and delay.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Adjective
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Individually, these decisions seem rational.—
Maria Colacurcio,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Her rational brain doesn't stand a chance.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Through this deceptively simple framework, Hiraide delivers a poetic and poignant meditation on the passage of time, the meaning of work and love, and the surprise of finding joy in life’s ephemeral details.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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In Kurkov’s hands, his efforts offer both serious meditations and page-turning diversion.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Several people involved in the show’s production, most notably Saito, were initially opposed, believing that the mainstream young female audience the series was supposed to court would respond poorly to anything other than a heterosexual pairing.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Hochman urged a court to pause payments for the nearly $5 billion settlements, believing that as much as 81% of the claims were fraudulent.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Future EVs may function as intelligent assistants, constantly analyzing conditions and offering guidance in the background.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Brazilian stands at 183cm (6ft) and is very intelligent at using his body to maximise any attempt to win the ball.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Their eyes evoke deep contemplation of the transience of life.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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Space and contemplation, themes in his daily life, are also the foundation of Love Is the New Gangsta.—
Meagan Jordan,
VIBE.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, employers are left guessing whether the $100,000 charge applies to petitions filed today.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Spielberg keeps us guessing what’s going on by opening at a wrestling match, a crowded place Daniel has chosen to make the exchange, trading the device for the return of Jane.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The natural surroundings are highlighted by way of blue reflection ponds and elevated walking paths that preserve the endemic plants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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At its center shined a stunning Burmese pigeon’s blood ruby of over 6 carats, with reflections evoking Caravaggio’s signature chiaroscuro technique.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Well, Texas Tech's most prominent booster, Cody Campbell, has some very pointed comments for those schools, conferences, or institutions considering taking action against the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Messengers could also be faced with considering a constitutional amendment proposed by Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler that would ban women from serving in primary church leadership roles within the denomination.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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