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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Nikita and his wife, Oksana, fled Russia in desperation two years ago, believing America was their only hope of giving their three children a life free of fear and oppression.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Perardi tried to stay rational.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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This disconnect between individual choice and individual benefit represents not merely an economic inefficiency but a philosophical failure to respect the rational agency of health care consumers.—
Jared Rhoads,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eid al-Fitr is a joyous time of renewal spent with friends and family after the month of spiritual cleansing, self-restraint and contemplation.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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For your contemplation, consider the following charts.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The lemon pizza and bone marrow tater tots wow diners, yet the regularly rotating menu centered around local harvests keeps guests guessing about what’s coming to their tables next.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant's post promised a free drink to whoever came close to guessing how the cars got there, and why.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 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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That’s a reflection of the island's origin story, which was defined by a group of British aristocrats in search of an off-the-grid retreat.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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This interdisciplinary show brings together spoken word, visual narrative and interactive experiences in a dynamic reflection on Bronzeville’s legacy.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to a report by Swiss multinational investment bank UBS, 36% of its 87 billionaire clients surveyed had already relocated at least once in 2025, while another 9% were considering doing so.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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But the task proved daunting considering that Chopra Jonas, 30 at the time, was no longer in the ingenue phase of her life.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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