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
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his brother Don Swayze and [Sean’s] children.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Boise State head coach Leon Rice doesn’t often give much away when talking about his team in public, keeping his harshest thoughts to himself and for the locker room.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
A lot of people get drawn into the fear, distracted by the thoughts in their head.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
During her appearance on the show, Sink shared some thoughts on the Stranger Things final episode.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Take this survey and share your thoughts with us.
—Usa Today Network, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
Kiffin was recently asked for his thoughts on the first set of College Football Playoff rankings.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
While the resignations came out of the blue, thoughts have immediately turned to who will succeed Davie in what remains undoubtedly the biggest job in British broadcasting.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
These two body systems signal back and forth, which means that emotions and thoughts can affect digestion and vice versa.
—Leigh Weddle, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Boise State head coach Leon Rice doesn’t often give much away when talking about his team in public, keeping his harshest thoughts to himself and for the locker room.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
A lot of people get drawn into the fear, distracted by the thoughts in their head.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
During her appearance on the show, Sink shared some thoughts on the Stranger Things final episode.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Take this survey and share your thoughts with us.
—Usa Today Network, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
Kiffin was recently asked for his thoughts on the first set of College Football Playoff rankings.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
While the resignations came out of the blue, thoughts have immediately turned to who will succeed Davie in what remains undoubtedly the biggest job in British broadcasting.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
These two body systems signal back and forth, which means that emotions and thoughts can affect digestion and vice versa.
—Leigh Weddle, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughts
Noun
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Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both are confident, charismatic personalities who are comfortable espousing ideas that spark controversy, even within their own parties.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more!—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Was the trader just lucky or privy to classified government deliberations?—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But a more recent line of research has pushed back against these notions, using statistical analysis to suggest that the apparent variations in response are just the result of measurement error and day-to-day biological variability.—
Outside,
Outside,
6 Jan. 2026
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Beau McCall understands the affective power of buttons—these commonplace household notions have captured his imagination for decades.—
Alex Jovanovich,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many protesters have taken to carrying signs showing pictures of Good.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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As of Sunday, Nado continues his search for Pico, posting flyers with pictures and contact information.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Gone were the days of elaborate concepts, old-timey characters, and aspirations toward modern classical composition.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
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The concepts making their debut range from Kwame Onwuachi’s take on Caribbean cuisine in Las Vegas to Francesco Martucci bringing his pizza prowess to fine dining in Miami—and everything in between, encompassing a wide variety of flavors, heritages, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But even that can be strategic, as in-person impressions that can completely alter the game are made.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the new-look Nielsen has helped recapture a sufficient volume of impressions that 27 of the broadcasts that made the cut two years ago wouldn’t have been eligible for inclusion in today’s ranking.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Farrell and Kidman are outstanding, even as Lanthimos' ritualistic plotting and direction keep them hemmed into their characters' rigid conceptions.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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So this was quite a departure from traditional conceptions of the subject.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Thoughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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