as in reasoning
having the ability to reason
it's surprising to find thinking people who believe such nonsense
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as in meditation
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as in believing
to have as an opinion
I think we should wait for someone to come help us out
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Recent Examples of thinking
Kate Morgan, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018
Sometimes surgeries require more thinking beforehand.
—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2017
Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My general ambition in art is to play against this kind of thinking, against moral simplification.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Shaina Montiel says her mother stills cries thinking about her harrowing experience with hantavirus at age 5, which, according to the CDC, can have a fatality rate up to 38%, depending on the type of syndrome caused by it.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
These are the most vulnerable parts [of the brain] and can be easily damaged, so your libido can run a bit more wild when it’s not being curtailed by the higher thinking part of the brain.
—Kate Morgan, The Cut, 20 Apr. 2018
Sometimes surgeries require more thinking beforehand.
—Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2017
Noun
But on strategic thinking, scores plummeted to 51.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
My general ambition in art is to play against this kind of thinking, against moral simplification.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Verb
Already thinking seven steps ahead.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 May 2026
Shaina Montiel says her mother stills cries thinking about her harrowing experience with hantavirus at age 5, which, according to the CDC, can have a fatality rate up to 38%, depending on the type of syndrome caused by it.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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During each session, expert instructors guide flowing yoga sessions and meditation with sweeping London skyline views.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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What a Women’s Wellness Retreat Actually Includes A women’s wellness retreat typically blends movement, meditation and community in a setting designed to feel restorative rather than performative.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Relatives said that Torres has not answered calls and texts, believing that his family would discourage him from making the Miami trip, the outlet reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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On the surface, this looks rational.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In the face of what all agree is a housing crisis, Onni’s residential plan will have to wait at least a decade for a more rational City Council.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Gold can be one option worth serious contemplation right now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
Verb
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Connecting them is what shifts you from guessing which behaviors matter to knowing.—
Brian Tuite,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Support becomes less about guessing and more about understanding.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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In a world where intelligent systems can respond to events faster than any human team, reactive leadership loses its edge.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The device incorporates controllable blades, on-board batteries and intelligent control systems, aimed at optimizing its operation in real conditions of operation on the high seas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Hear remarks from community leaders and take part in a moment of reflection.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Much of the programming leans into dialogue and reflection without feeling heavy-handed.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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That didn’t sit well with many people, considering the havoc caused by the crash.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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