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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The study, published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, examined 14 variables in demographics, ideology, and personality for links to conspiratorial thinking.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Take the quiz here … ANCIENT ART – Ancient handprints suggest humans were thinking symbolically thousands of years earlier than science taught.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 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
Collectively, there is less tolerance for stubbornness disguised as conviction, as this transit favors multidimensional thinking and open dialogue.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The study, published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, examined 14 variables in demographics, ideology, and personality for links to conspiratorial thinking.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
His real advantage is first principles thinking applied to capital.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Take the quiz here … ANCIENT ART – Ancient handprints suggest humans were thinking symbolically thousands of years earlier than science taught.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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People come on silent retreat for a week or two at a time and spend most of their days sitting in the Zendo—the meditation hall—facing a wall or tracing walking meditations on the gravel paths that meander through Upaya’s gardens.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Renee Nicole Good was a pawn of leftist politicians and activists who beguiled her into believing that ICE officers are the bad guys and that there is virtue in attacking them, breaking the law and resisting arrest.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first-of-a-kind brain-stimulation device approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the US has had its efficacy questioned, with scientists believing that its Food and Drug Administration (US) approval was based on too small a study.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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By anchoring decisions in rational principles rather than worry about the unknowable future, retirees preserve both financial footing and emotional resilience.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a result, multiple similar searches were carried out at various points haphazardly and a tangle of bureaucracy made authorities play catch up to press reports rather than conduct independent and rational investigations.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hotels and guesthouses favor low-impact practices, including solar and wind power, and motorboats are restricted, leaving you free to sail, kayak, or paddleboard in peaceful contemplation.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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After much contemplation, a solution presented itself.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That attracts bigger tickets and more players as the mandatory payout with longer shot winners can equate to a massive payout for those guessing right.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Miss Manners is guessing that the first answer came from the owner of the barbershop.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Caterpillar’s intelligent product lineup spans core construction and earthmoving equipment, along with connected site systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, if these foundations can be reinforced, even partially, the intelligent age may yet fulfil its promise of progress.—
Klaus Schwab,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Take time for reflection or spiritual pursuits.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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As Morgan echoes the calls of her New York State Nurses Association colleagues on the picket lines, her reflections tap into a national frustration shared by millions in the nursing profession.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The money could also help towards landing Alvarez, but alternatively perhaps acquire a decent full back available at a cut rate considering Joao Cancelo is only in Catalonia on loan too.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Other countries are considering their invitations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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