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Recent Examples of philosophize
Samsara uses its spectacular, globetrotting 70mm footage to philosophize about life on Earth, forging connections across time, space, and place.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Sagittarius encourages us to charge into the unknown, learn about our relations to others and philosophize our place in the cosmos.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Importantly for our purposes here, Hammel’s character Karla has long been out and mostly likes to armchair-philosophize and make dry quips about Fire Island; amid a sea of earnest trans characters who go on emotional Journeys™, thank Christ for that.
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Samantha Allen,
Them.,
22 Aug. 2025
Not that The End of an Era is equipped to philosophize, or particularly interested in philosophizing, about pop stardom on that level.
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Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
Sagittarius encourages us to charge into the unknown, learn about our relations to others and philosophize our place in the cosmos.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Importantly for our purposes here, Hammel’s character Karla has long been out and mostly likes to armchair-philosophize and make dry quips about Fire Island; amid a sea of earnest trans characters who go on emotional Journeys™, thank Christ for that.
—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
22 Aug. 2025
Not that The End of an Era is equipped to philosophize, or particularly interested in philosophizing, about pop stardom on that level.
—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
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Everybody thought this match was going to be a walk in the park.
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There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
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To see why, readers need only contemplate the growth of wealth around the United States at all income levels.
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But Cox and other officials warned anyone contemplating attending the fireworks festivities not to bring drones – or face arrest and a $100,000 fine.
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His larger diagnosis is that the division machine has made every disagreement existential — and that once a political difference becomes sacred, people will rationalize almost anything to defeat the other side.
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These activists have rationalized Hamas’ terrorist attacks and embraced outright antisemitism.
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In order to understand what is happening, the reader must interpret the images and the character’s dialogue.
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Research that starts online often bears more fruit when it’s continued in person at a genealogical library, where professional genealogists and librarians can help locate and interpret records.
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Anyone who thinks that the differences between these sects are minor is invited to read about the wars, massacres and persecutions that erupted between them in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial planning advice.
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“Philosophize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophize. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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