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Recent Examples of philosophize
The less curious instantiations, which present the leaders’ hectoring and philosophizing at length, can start to feel misguided.
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Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023
Pushing and prodding Cornwell to probe the nature of fiction and truth, to philosophize about deception, Morris runs up against disappointment: Cornwell is out of his element there.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2023
Willem Dafoe is an energized acting coach, Liev Schrieber and Hope Davis are disgruntled parents, and of course, Jeff Goldblum appears for roughly two seconds, partially dressed in an alien costume, philosophizing about his role as a speechless alien.
—Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
Unafraid of melodrama and camp, the play raged and philosophized with operatic wit and pathos.
—June Thomas, New York Times, 16 June 2023
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Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023
Pushing and prodding Cornwell to probe the nature of fiction and truth, to philosophize about deception, Morris runs up against disappointment: Cornwell is out of his element there.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2023
Willem Dafoe is an energized acting coach, Liev Schrieber and Hope Davis are disgruntled parents, and of course, Jeff Goldblum appears for roughly two seconds, partially dressed in an alien costume, philosophizing about his role as a speechless alien.
—Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
Unafraid of melodrama and camp, the play raged and philosophized with operatic wit and pathos.
—June Thomas, New York Times, 16 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
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While there is looming uncertainty, some strategists think fundamentals like strong corporate earnings will drive stocks higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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But what he’s lost in velocity, Erasmo Ramírez thinks he’s made up in command and perspective.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The space lends itself to lounging, contemplating and just being.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Companies contemplating manufacturing investments took both sides into account when planning where to build or expand a plant.—
Lydia DePillis,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ricketts rationalized that the money from Bellinger’s contract could be diverted elsewhere.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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In the late 1800s, local elites attempted to rationalize charitable giving by forming charitable societies to act as umbrella organizations that could weed out the undeserving from the deserving.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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Transgender Woman Competing in Miss Georgia USA Pageant Stephen King's Reaction to Governor Sparring With Trump Goes Viral While some states lack explicit protections against gender identity discrimination, courts in those states have interpreted existing laws to cover it.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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My days revolved around interpreting music, conveying emotions and connecting with audiences on a profound level.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Learning to read those cues wasn't just a neutral process.—
Rebekah Taussig,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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See the full list and read the stories of the women on it here.—
Jacob Pramuk,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2025
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Screenwriters and filmmakers may be champing at the bit behind the scenes, but the major media companies that produce the bulk of TV and film seem uninterested in anything that might be construed as (gasp) commentary.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Philosophize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophize. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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