reminiscing

verb

Definition of reminiscingnext
present participle of reminisce
1
as in remembering

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2
as in ruminating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscing
  1. remembering
  2. ruminating
  3. recalling
  4. pondering
  5. analyzing
  6. exploring
  7. contemplating
  8. deliberating
Verb
  • The service was framed around helping individuals face the challenges of the holiday season as well as remembering the homeless that have died this year.
    Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Remus said the family is leaning into God to cope with the tragedy — along with being OK with laughter when remembering happy or funny moments.
    Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of remembering
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  • For instance, a depressed person may feel better in terms of their energy and sleep, but still have negative, ruminating thoughts.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • People filled comment sections for videos and posts about the shooting with unsympathetic replies, pointing out UnitedHealthcare’s reputation for denying claims, and ruminating on how much suffering Thompson was responsible for at the helm of the company.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ruminating
Verb
  • Daniel Stern, who played bumbling burglar Marv in Home Alone, recently reflected on filming the holiday classic, even recalling when Joe Pesci accidentally bit young Macaulay Culkin's finger while shooting one of the movie's intimidation scenes.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system.
    Max Hauptman, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of recalling
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  • There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it.
    Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of pondering
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  • By analyzing these, researchers can determine what types of food ancient people or animals consumed, offering valuable insights into their ecological roles and subsistence practices.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Also, look to dive deep into data by analyzing trends and segmenting user behavior; make sure to value your core team’s expertise and encourage brainstorming sessions for innovative ideas.
    Rissa Cao, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzing
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  • Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.
    William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Though the looks were (not surprisingly) all-black, Phillips had fun exploring how Cash’s personal style bled into Dylan’s this time around.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exploring
Verb
  • Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Scott’s giving has important guidance not only for billionaires who want to follow her example and ramp up their giving, but also for everyday donors – and investors — who may be contemplating year-end decisions.
    David Bowermaster, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
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  • Before the more serious charge was dismissed, prosecution and defense attorneys had sparred over whether jurors should be forced to continue deliberating.
    Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The jury began deliberating on Tuesday afternoon.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberating
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