as in contemplation
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Recent Examples of rumination
Traditional stress solutions emphasize thinking, but constant rumination at work often causes burnout.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The Virgo first quarter moon puts you in rumination mode.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Many people get stuck in rumination.
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Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
Since its opening, Moth Days has caught the eyes and hearts of a public that was apparently hungry for knotty rumination on troubled institutions.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
The goal is to reflect briefly and objectively, without spiraling into rumination.
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Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Amadeus is a portrait of a man realizing his own inferiority and losing his religion as a result, and Bettany’s incredible rendition of Salieri shapes the series’ rumination on who yearns to command a stage and why.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The Virgo first quarter moon puts you in rumination mode.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Many people get stuck in rumination.
—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
20 May 2026
Since its opening, Moth Days has caught the eyes and hearts of a public that was apparently hungry for knotty rumination on troubled institutions.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
The goal is to reflect briefly and objectively, without spiraling into rumination.
—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Amadeus is a portrait of a man realizing his own inferiority and losing his religion as a result, and Bettany’s incredible rendition of Salieri shapes the series’ rumination on who yearns to command a stage and why.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.
—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Following a moderated conversation, there will be a screening of Lynne’s new film Every Contact Leaves a Trace, a rumination of memory and assumptions using as inspiration a stack of business cards collected over 40 years.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumination
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Trish and Dan Bell Chapel The Trish and Dan Bell Chapel will serve as a gathering place for worship, contemplation and spiritual strengthening at FIU.
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Many crude laughs were bolstered by the attached contemplation.
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Mindful downtime, including meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or reading instead of screen time, promotes better sleep and mental quiet.
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Residential patients will also have access to a stickball court, garden space for traditional foods, a gym and room for meditation.
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Trump’s announcement, in particular, displays all the drawbacks of insufficient cogitation characteristic of so many of his ventures.
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The following cogitations, therefore, are not totally uninformed noisy opining.
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The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.
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The country is gearing up to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, adding festivities and reflection to this year’s holiday.
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Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
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By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.
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The study also categorized unemployment claims by age and found that a significant portion of claims were from those aged 36 to 65, signaling that AI’s effect doesn’t only affect early-career jobs.
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As thousands sing, clap and chant together, attendees describe a feeling of bliss and belonging, a chance to step outside the pressures of work, studies and an increasingly competitive society.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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And this led me to think about sharing thoughts about the final dance.
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And a red card against an American soccer star sparks debate.
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But most companies run scenario-planning exercises, only to rehearse their debates about what to do once a crisis hits.
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“Rumination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rumination. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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