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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
But the film never takes the leap into seeing that thinking that way might be part of the problem.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
But even Doncic, on a night when drama swirled around his postgame allegations, couldn’t help but smile when thinking about how Saturday ended.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 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
Mammals, the thinking went, produced only solid melanosomes.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
But the film never takes the leap into seeing that thinking that way might be part of the problem.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Keep them thinking, and [a] good diet.
—Will Croxton, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
But even Doncic, on a night when drama swirled around his postgame allegations, couldn’t help but smile when thinking about how Saturday ended.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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The organization also hosts various classes including yoga, breath work, mindful meditation, mat Pilates and step aerobics at their studio, the WalkGood Yard, in Arlington Heights.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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As well as hosting a range of species, many of the caves are used as shrines, or for meditation and other rituals, and are visited by tourists and pilgrims, according to the report.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On this bride’s wedding night, her groom permitted his relatives to sacrifice her to a demon, believing the lore that a wicked spirit named Le Bail gave the family its staggering fortune.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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So Republican voters are going to vote- the voting booth believing what a Democrat told them on TV based on a smear headline written by a liberal reporter in DC.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But there are an infinity of curves out there, and nailing down all their rational points seemed impossible—until Faltings’s Theorem, that is.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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Instead of having a rational conversation with Nick, Gloria lashes out and the two split.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Both of us have recently moved from denial to contemplation that AI will soon be in a position to replace us.—
J. Xavier Prochaska,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany approaches her projects with research and contemplation and then follows through with flawless details.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But Diver was heartbroken to learn that guessing cost her group a tenting spot.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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But here’s guessing that no one will call it Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And was obviously very talented and very intelligent to do so serious and self-critical work, which was really a breakthrough in this field.—
Mariel Carr,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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Also this week, Blank Street is opening bigger stores, Chipotle has a shockingly intelligent chat bot on its website, and more.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Low-frequency sound rolled through the corridors between buildings, spreading across blocks through reflection and diffraction.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The commemoration offered a moment of education and reflection on the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy, defined by their excellence, unmatched discipline, and ability to shatter false narratives about who was capable of leading in the United States military, according to Collier.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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The New York Times first reported on March 23 that the Pentagon was considering deploying troops from a combat brigade unit of the 82nd Airborne Division.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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