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 believing
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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as in meditation
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Recent Examples of thinking
Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
In an interview with WWD, Elite World Group’s chief executive officer Paolo Barbieri detailed the thinking behind the strategy.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Kate Morgan, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018
Sometimes surgeries require more thinking beforehand.
—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2017
Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The indelible smell lingered — to the point of me thinking of skipping out on my perfume du jour.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
But nothing has served me better than the brute simplicity of TextEdit, which doesn’t try to help you at all with the process of thinking.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2025
In an interview with WWD, Elite World Group’s chief executive officer Paolo Barbieri detailed the thinking behind the strategy.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
They’d been too swept up in just getting to their goal of a baby, thinking that would be the end of it all.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
The indelible smell lingered — to the point of me thinking of skipping out on my perfume du jour.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Verb
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The only observed event that Americans are mostly unified on is believing that the Epstein files are a cover-up, according to the survey, with 78 percent agreeing and only 22 percent believing that there’s nothing in the files.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Harbaugh was right in believing Herbert could fix many problems within an NFL game.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From salsa dancing to keep her brain sharp to going to meditation retreats with friends often, Ferree structures her life for optimal wellness.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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And if you’re feeling compelled to listen to your own chants, white noises, meditations, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This season, fluorescent pink, blue and white formed a rational yet romantic palette — a vision of a young schoolgirl poised to step into the real world.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Their work could be a critical step toward the safe and rational decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi plant, and the technology could be applied to nuclear accident sites elsewhere in the world.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Head brewer Andrew Castner keeps drinkers guessing with beers like the unexpectedly tart Goose American IPA.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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Barrera plays Michelle, a deceptive character who will keep everyone guessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also, of course, I am handicapped by knowing that this couldn’t be printed in the foreseeable future, and by the fact that contemplation of this material has become painful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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The exhibitions, abstract by design, are an invitation to contemplation.—
Diana Hubbell,
Saveur,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mark Simon is the VP of Strategy at Celigo, a leading intelligent automation platform, where he's helped thousands of ecommerce customers including major consumer brands in their digital integration and automation journeys.—
Mark Simon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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These intelligent dogs are highly active and energetic, but respond well to obedience training.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In choosing between the two countries, NASA recommends considering the weather, since overcast skies can all but wreck an eclipse experience.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Selling each stone individually might be the easiest way for the thieves to sell the jewels, however, considering that law enforcement is on high alert.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Diwali is a time for celebration, but also reflection — on how to navigate challenges and seize opportunities — and there are plenty of both right now for Indians and for Indian-Americans.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Produced by Close Media, Al-Ahsa Cinema Club and Hazel Films, the film offers a poetic reflection on motherhood, psychology and Arab cultural identity, capturing the lullaby as both music and memory.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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