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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
That does not align with Adam’s thinking.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Travis is still thinking about the possibilities touring can bring.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 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
LinkedIn released a study recently that found rising need for communications and creative thinking skills.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
That does not align with Adam’s thinking.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
No doubt the other adults, like Lilian, were thinking of Phillip and Jeremy, two guardians in the dark forest.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Travis is still thinking about the possibilities touring can bring.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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Yoga, meditation, or astrology might have an extra appeal to you right now.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The session will be conducted by YogaMihi instructor Rathna Noojibail, an experienced yoga/meditation teacher and yoga therapist.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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America, keep believing that giving more power to big business and billionaires works best for customers.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this way, prediction markets are the perfect technology for a low-trust society, simultaneously exploiting and reifying an environment in which believing the motives behind any person or action becomes harder.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If so, please provide the timeline and a comprehensive list of all exhibits under consideration, and the rational for removal.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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That’s a rational explanation, Kershaw says, for Skubal pitching just once in the WBC.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On the 900 acres, there is a secluded secret chapel that his majesty uses for private contemplation.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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An episodic framework, physical comedy, a small ensemble of actors who are all at home in their clowns and who will all, at some point, drop the mask to speak to us as themselves — for Ogawa, these are ways to bring effervescence and intimacy to the contemplation of insoluble, heavy things.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley, and Leeds United, Fernandez and Cole Palmer have shared responsibilities across the No 10 and left wing positions, rotating in-game to keep opponents guessing.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Everyone—from bankers to studio chiefs—will keep guessing what counts as market power when the biggest player in streaming never had to test its limits in court.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An early version of the show was first staged in Seoul in 2015, seven years before the rollout of ChatGPT and the ensuing AI doomsday alarm that platform sparked about the rise of hyper-intelligent robots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Manta Ray, which is known to be highly intelligent and the largest ray in the ocean, topped a popular vote two years ago to become Florida State College at Jacksonville's new mascot.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The interview spanned the full breadth of Maas’s career and creative life, from exclusive release dates and fan theories about beloved characters to deeply personal reflections on the emotional labor behind her writing process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Announcement The interview, hosted by Alex Cooper, covered major ground — from exclusive new book details to screen adaptations, fan theories and personal reflections on Maas’s creative process.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No one considering the 2028 presidential race is openly acknowledging the tension yet.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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That was positive to hear, especially considering that gross margins of 77% in the quarter reported Wednesday night did come up a tad short versus expectations.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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