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
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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?
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Recent Examples of thoughts
Such visions pull our minds into journeys of light-years and thoughts far beyond or grounded world.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
People who offered their thoughts did so under the condition they not be identified, so as not to call attention to themselves during a weekend that already had plenty of attention upon it.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Spies are back, at least according to rising star Agnes O’Casey, who is playing four agent roles this year and who unsurprisingly has some thoughts about the most famous spook of all.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
As for his thoughts on the biopic, Reed was forceful and blunt.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bulky bill focused on AI regulation that would, among other things, require chatbots that can simulate human-like interactions to include a method for detecting expressions of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and direct people to mental health resources.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
In a remote conversation from his new home in Laurel Canyon, Subtronics talks about his milestone Coachella run and shares thoughts on everything from what to expect from his set to his legacy in dubstep and beyond.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
As wedding season approaches, thoughts of popping the question intensify for those looking to go from just dating to the joyful vows of a lifetime together.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
People who offered their thoughts did so under the condition they not be identified, so as not to call attention to themselves during a weekend that already had plenty of attention upon it.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Spies are back, at least according to rising star Agnes O’Casey, who is playing four agent roles this year and who unsurprisingly has some thoughts about the most famous spook of all.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2026
As for his thoughts on the biopic, Reed was forceful and blunt.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bulky bill focused on AI regulation that would, among other things, require chatbots that can simulate human-like interactions to include a method for detecting expressions of self-harm or suicidal thoughts, and direct people to mental health resources.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
In a remote conversation from his new home in Laurel Canyon, Subtronics talks about his milestone Coachella run and shares thoughts on everything from what to expect from his set to his legacy in dubstep and beyond.
—Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughts
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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These considerations center on orbital dynamics.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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The work demonstrates that mathematical ideas from classical physics can be used to describe weird and ‘spooky’ behavior that is often attributed to quantum particles.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Every Gothic cathedral is the product of ideas that altered over generations, ambitions abandoned or superseded, compromises with ballooning budgets, labor shortages, or bottlenecks in the supply chain from quarries and forests and mines.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
23 Apr. 2026
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But after deliberations and intense criticism for their plans to manufacture their own bottles, the Ellsworths accepted an offer from Bai Brands Vitaminwater investor Rohan Oza for $400,000 in exchange for a 25% stake in the business.—
Katie Moore,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, is handcuffed and escorted out of the room after jury deliberations at his trial at Barrow County Courthouse on March 3, 2026.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, curiosity prompts individuals to question assumptions and challenge preconceived notions, thereby reducing the influence of bias in decision-making processes.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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As the Paramount upfront meetings commence, the company appears poised to keep them and is not at present entertaining any notions of returning to the days when CBS held court in front of advertisers at Carnegie Hall.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Vakoch said that among the early proponents of displaying pictures to communicate with extraterrestrials was the illustrious mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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With Brazzell in the mix, the Panthers can get creative with their route concepts.—
Mike Kaye
April 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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China makes its own SpiderFab But concepts like SpiderFab could, in theory, completely change all that.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both player and team left the combine with good impressions of one another, and were happy to reunite Thursday night.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Though neither factored in the decision, Prielipp and Rojas made strong first impressions on their teammates and coaches.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some say the country is a secular republic founded on 18th-century conceptions of human reason and natural law.—
Thomas Tweed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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In reaction against the waste of life and ill-success of Mazzini’s program, moderate opinion tended to crystallize around federal conceptions of the solution of the Italian problem.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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