philosophizing

present participle of philosophize

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophizing
Verb
  • This comprehensive approach transforms AI from a mere tool into a thinking companion for life’s biggest questions.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • There are a lot of rooms inside that sit empty, and the team is thinking of how to expand the narrative with additional movies and setpieces.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lastly, keep reading The Hustle to see if your business gets featured.
    Founder Features, thehustle.co, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Keep reading to get the full story on HRT and Alzheimer’s, and learn what this means for you.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When the San Francisco 49ers were contemplating drafting Mac Jones in 2021, the then-Alabama quarterback might have daydreamed about running an offense that included George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Even moderate sleep loss can make decision-making harder, increasing the likelihood of slipping into rationalizing questionable choices under stress.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • With this setup, and with two stars who have done well playing characters on their respective Houses with a great capacity for rationalizing their cruelty to others, The Girlfriend could easily get away with going back and forth on the blame game for most of its six-hour length.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Philosophizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophizing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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