reminiscing

present participle of reminisce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscing
Verb
  • Kelly has continued to pay tribute to Ozzy in the months since his death, remembering him on what would’ve been his 77th birthday last December and visiting his gravesite in March.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • The track went viral on TikTok earlier this year, with longtime lovers of the musician remembering the hit, while younger fans may have discovered it for the first time.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Carmy is still figuring out his next move, interviewing for an internship at an architecture firm while ruminating on his experience at the Bear.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • The adult animation follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life.
    Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Hyundai is recalling over 96,000 Tucson models due to a software error.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Separately, Ford is also recalling 36,046 Bronco vehicles with model years 2022 to 2026 because the fender flares may be improperly secured and can fall off, creating a hazard for drivers, the NHTSA said.
    Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • Some viewers appear to enjoy seeing the princess in modern settings, pondering over what could have been if her life wasn't cut short.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Continually surrounded by well-wishers during an hour of socializing before a formal program of speakers and videos recollecting his career, Lubelfeld listened to what others had to say before speaking himself.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • That suits the artless, unfiltered way Yo describes her life, spending a fair amount of time recollecting her own childhood.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Plates and plumes The problem with studying the formation of continents is that the geological evidence of this process is almost gone.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
  • The robot was shown footage of professional footballers performing drills and movements, studying the mechanics of the sport the way a player might review game tape.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
    Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
    Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Following the exercise, the Royal Navy capability team and the Air and Space Warfare Centre began analyzing the results, with additional testing potentially planned aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • How that’s judged will look different than some expect, particularly when analyzing F2 results and his F1 practice outings.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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“Reminiscing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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