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
Whoopi Goldberg is the latest celebrity to share her thoughts on controversial AI actress Tilly Norwood.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Hit the comments with all your thoughts!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Low points led to thoughts of suicide.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Our thoughts are with Lewis during this difficult time.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But our thoughts and our prayers are with him.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
What are your thoughts on clubs putting ticket prices up each season?
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
For more of the singer’s thoughts on men, fans need only listen to Man’s Best Friend, which dropped in August and debuted atop the Billboard 200.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Hit the comments with all your thoughts!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
Low points led to thoughts of suicide.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Our thoughts are with Lewis during this difficult time.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But our thoughts and our prayers are with him.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
What are your thoughts on clubs putting ticket prices up each season?
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
For more of the singer’s thoughts on men, fans need only listen to Man’s Best Friend, which dropped in August and debuted atop the Billboard 200.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughts
Noun
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There are economic considerations including freight costs, the cargo transported and how quickly it’s needed, said Klaus Dodds, a geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow at RAND Europe, a research institute.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other old-car issues, such as gremlins impacting the electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and exhaust systems, are ongoing considerations.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The event, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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After months of trying to find the perfect balance of ideas and entertainment, the Planet Money game is ready for our next phase.—
Erika Beras,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By denying a rehearing, the case returns to Allf for further deliberations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Foreign policy might be central to the Supreme Court deliberations.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cuts were similarly surprising, yes, but the impressions left by each player could not be more different.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His knack for ventriloquism combined with his spot-on singing impressions wowed viewers, resulting in Fator earning the grand prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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The hierarchy of money is present in both conceptions, it is not spelled out explicitly in either conception.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Thoughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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