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thinking

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verb

present participle of think

thinking

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thinking
Adjective
Taylor has been on Khang's bag for several seasons and has long been praised for his calm demeanour and quick thinking. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025 What truly reshaped my thinking was hearing personal stories from pro-life evangelical women who have had abortions. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 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
Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations. Paul Baier, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign. Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for thinking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Verb
  • Economists are warning that the risk of a recession is rising nationally — one believing the chances are now as high as 70% in the next 12 months — with Connecticut all but certain to get caught up in any downturn.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Writers report keeping first drafts entirely AI-free, believing this preserves their unique voice and creative thinking abilities.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In addition, there will be a huge selection of wellness sessions led by international Alo instructors, including meditation, Pilates, outdoor strength workouts and sound healing.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Both adaptations of Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women feature touching meditations on sisterhood, as well as the complicated 19th-century romance between writer Jo March and boy-next-door Laurie.
    Lia Beck, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Eventually, this bargain approach is vindicated by returns as rational pricing returns to markets.
    James Berman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • No rational business is going to make long-term investments in American manufacturing based on such transient policies.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • There has been plenty of speculation about UCLA, with the second personnel director guessing that’ll be the destination.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Wearing a dress with a print that includes white can often leave people guessing.
    Maria Ward, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Too much isolation can lead someone askew—ask the Unabomber—but this kind of solitary contemplation offers a retreat from social pressures.
    Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025
  • Designed by Frida Escobedo, the plaza features seating and a reflecting pool with a fog effect, and doubles as both a gathering spot and place of serene contemplation within the enclave.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Adjective
  • This demographic is intelligent, tech-savvy and often more financially empowered than younger consumers.
    Lara Devgan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Maresca would be sensible to look at the way Brighton utilise their wingers with intelligent out-to-in runs from the touchline, exploiting spaces in behind when the likes of Joao Pedro pull opposition defensive lines out of shape.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
    Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Ultimately, 5-0 was a fair reflection of their dominance.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 6 July 2025
  • Through personal reflections from Coleman’s descendants, trailblazing pilots, and familiar voices like actress and author Karyn Parsons, the film repositions Coleman not just as a figure of the past, but as an enduring source of empowerment.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 July 2025

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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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