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
Prosecutors, meanwhile, have alleged that Mangione meticulously planned the killing for months, documenting his thoughts in journals and traveling across the country before shooting Thompson in the back outside a business event in New York City, where neither of them lived.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
My thoughts are with her family during this time.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Either way, alcohol was the focus of all her thoughts.
—Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
My thoughts are with Debbie and the kids.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Their opener against Egypt did nothing to dispel those thoughts.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026
When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
What are your thoughts about bringing your philosophy of humanistic capitalism to China with this film?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
My thoughts are with her family during this time.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Either way, alcohol was the focus of all her thoughts.
—Sarah Miller, New Yorker, 20 June 2026
My thoughts are with Debbie and the kids.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Their opener against Egypt did nothing to dispel those thoughts.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2026
When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
What are your thoughts about bringing your philosophy of humanistic capitalism to China with this film?
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughts
Noun
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Cole also joined for practical considerations.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Bathroom etiquette and safety considerations Crews would rather passengers stay seated than crowd into the aisle, and much of what looks like strict bathroom etiquette is really about safety.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
Noun
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And my ideas don’t fly all the time.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Members can explore new ideas from the neuroscientists, entrepreneurs, artists, philosophers, and other innovators shaping the future.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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She was marginalized and not included in the deliberations to attack Venezuela or Iran.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Steven was very generous in his consideration of the notions that occurred to me.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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But with what seems like a Ripper copycat on the loose, everyone needs to put aside their preconceived notions and figure out what’s going on.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Area law enforcement officials have previously released pictures of him.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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But some users find clever ways to sidestep those controls, by disguising sensitive requests as role-playing games, poems or pictures, with many swapping tips and ideas online.—
Kevin Schaul,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Transparency, accountability, due process, explainability, and the ability to challenge decisions are not merely technical concepts.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Few city planning concepts are as sacrosanct as the idea that growth is good and decline is bad.—
Christopher Briem,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Roach also shared his impressions of Anthony following the trial.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Many have seen him in person, asked questions, and formed their own impressions.—
Matthew Shelter,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Users could compare the two and get a window into their own conceptions of the game.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Thoughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughts. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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