as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
the minister hoped that the congregation would spend the remainder of the week ruminating the message of his sermon
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Recent Examples of ruminate
In our conversation before the collection, Siriano ruminated on the shape of the handle of a vehicle being a direct representation of masculinity.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Endings are invitations to ruminate, but not every ending has to be apocalyptic.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Presence, like much of the director’s recent work, is less an entrée than a charming apéritif, albeit with a couple of smart twists worth ruminating on.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
The book highlights the importance of gratitude for the present moment instead of ruminating in the past or worrying about the future.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Feb. 2025
Endings are invitations to ruminate, but not every ending has to be apocalyptic.
—Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Presence, like much of the director’s recent work, is less an entrée than a charming apéritif, albeit with a couple of smart twists worth ruminating on.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2025
The book highlights the importance of gratitude for the present moment instead of ruminating in the past or worrying about the future.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminate
Verb
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Amid this dark, silent space, the siblings survived on rice balls and pondered what had just happened to their serene home.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Kaan isn’t even the first fifth-generation fighter project the Emirates has purportedly pondered joining.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Such theoretical impairments would be concerning in any context—but especially when contemplating a person who has achieved enough power to be unironically described as co-president of the United States.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
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With America out of the picture, Europe is beginning to contemplate moves that would have been unimaginable mere months ago.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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But the combination clearly worked; Corky, who had a wry sense of humor, was endlessly entertained by his wife.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Available with a four-speed manual transmission or with a three-speed automatic configuration, those early Mustangs continue to entertain.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Think pop-up shops, spice blending, and casually debating the best way to season a brisket.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The science on transgender procedures, including hormone replacement and surgery, is hotly debated.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The multi-year security Marchand wanted beyond this season, then, was too much for Sweeney to assume considering the risk of injuries and decline.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Senior State Department officials have also drawn up plans to close a dozen consulates overseas by this summer and are considering shutting down many more missions, in what could be a blow to the U.S. government's efforts to build partnerships and gather intelligence, U.S. officials say.—
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7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Researchers have studied these midges for decades, documenting their impressive resistance to extreme conditions.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Ruminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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