Synonyms of thoughts

thoughts

noun

plural of thought

1

as in considerations

a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something

I'll give your request some thought and then let you know what my decision is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considerations
• deliberations
• reflections
• studies
• debates
• accounts
• contemplations
• ruminations
• advisements
• cogitations
• meditations
• introspections
• hesitations
• indecisions
• premeditations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• short shrifts

2

as in ideas

something imagined or pictured in the mind

I just had a thought: what if we both pitched in and bought him one big present instead of two smaller presents for his birthday?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ideas
• notions
• pictures
• concepts
• impressions
• conceptions
• images
• observations
• perceptions
• cogitations
• abstractions
• reflections
• intellections
• prejudices
• assumptions
• hunches
• apprehensions
• beliefs
• theories
• presentiments
• mind's eyes
• premonitions
• preconceptions
• speculations
• delusions
• illusions
• convictions
• whims
• cognitions
• guesses
• hypotheses
• hallucinations
• prepossessions
• conjectures
• vagaries
• caprices
• phantasms
• chimeras
• conceits
• fancies
• inspirations
• surmises
• conclusions
• suppositions
• brainstorms
• brain waves
• kinks
• freaks
• brainchildren

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• facts
• realities
• actualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thoughts

This is the ability to reframe thoughts and physical signs that could be interpreted as anxiety in a less threatening way. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

This is music pulled clingwrap-tight, close to tearing, around dozens of little thoughts. — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026

More thoughts on autonomous cars Last week’s column discussed Waymo’s claims that its self-driving vehicles are far safer than human drivers. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Mindfulness or an absorbing activity can redirect attention from repetitive thoughts to the present. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

His thoughts postgame weren’t on boarding a bus for the 2-hour, 15-minute ride back to southeast Kansas. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

Another chorus of thoughts and prayers Members of the Bend community gathered downtown in Drake Park on Thursday evening for a prayer vigil to support each other and grieve. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

As Beatles fans are transported back to Abbey Road for Sam Mendes‘ upcoming biopic, Paul McCartney has some thoughts on the casting. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2026

What are your thoughts about being nominated in the category of best new artist at this year’s Latin Grammys? — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026