woolgathering

noun

ˈwu̇l-ˌga-t͟h(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce woolgathering (audio)
Definition of woolgatheringnext
as in daydreaming
the state of being lost in thought my woolgathering was abruptly interrupted by a question from the flight attendant

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Recent Examples of woolgathering Today, woolgathering sounds harmless – one wanders contentedly among the hedgerows. — Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2022 All this woolgathering about AGAD has inspired me to fire up the Idea Oven again for old time’s sake. — Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 30 Apr. 2021
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  1. daydreaming
  2. trance
Noun
  • Whereas, symptoms for women tend to be more internalized and subtle, such as with more quiet distractibility, daydreaming, disorganization, excessive talking and emotional dysregulation.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • No amount of daydreaming would have been able to replace the knowledge that Lenny could have shared.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Definition of daydreaming
Noun
  • Other pieces are more indebted to various forms of trance music found around the globe.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • Unlike in Cutud, participants are mostly female faith healers adhering not to vows but to mystic trances and possession.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Definition of trance

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