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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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
After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
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Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Here are five insights about the issue, along with my thoughts on how to shift B2B marketing in a new direction.
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Paula Chiocchi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Woolf composed her great modernist novels and her brilliant essays while troubled by suicidal thoughts and the tumult of two world wars.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
Or instruct teens struggling with bullying and suicidal thoughts to seek counseling only from Claude or ChatGPT?
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Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
Her words prove true throughout his interview, during which Glover opens up for the first time about his life with Alzheimer's disease, often toggling between unfinished thoughts and poetic personal tangents.
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
One graduate’s thoughts When Christopher Yee arrived at ELAC in 2010, journalism wasn’t on his mind.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Here are five insights about the issue, along with my thoughts on how to shift B2B marketing in a new direction.
—
Paula Chiocchi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Woolf composed her great modernist novels and her brilliant essays while troubled by suicidal thoughts and the tumult of two world wars.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
Or instruct teens struggling with bullying and suicidal thoughts to seek counseling only from Claude or ChatGPT?
—
Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
Her words prove true throughout his interview, during which Glover opens up for the first time about his life with Alzheimer's disease, often toggling between unfinished thoughts and poetic personal tangents.
—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 June 2026
One graduate’s thoughts When Christopher Yee arrived at ELAC in 2010, journalism wasn’t on his mind.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughts
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Among the considerations was whether there was a fence in front of the culvert that literally stops a fish from going through.
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Kam Jones, the 38th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, went from Indiana to Chicago in the trade along with draft assets and cash considerations.
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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Jurors began deliberations Monday afternoon in the murder trial of Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton, the surviving defendants in Sacramento’s deadliest-ever mass shooting, in Sacramento Superior Court.
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On Thursday The New York Times reported, citing people involved in the deliberations, that OpenAI is leaning toward holding off until next year.
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Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.
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Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.
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Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
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Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
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Plus, Euclid can switch between zoning and planning, creating renders of future concepts, like new buildings or bike lanes.
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In the middle of Paris’ intense heat wave, both incorporated water into their show concepts, creating immersive experiences that felt not only visually striking but also emotionally and physically connected to the moment.
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That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States.
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Those accounts generated more than 55 million impressions over a 14-day period starting on June 1.
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Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
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Users could compare the two and get a window into their own conceptions of the game.
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“Thoughts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoughts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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