ruminations

noun

Definition of ruminationsnext
plural of rumination
as in meditations

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  1. meditations
  2. reflections
  3. considerations
  4. deliberations
Noun
  • Worse still are its vague, belabored meditations on the psychic toll of life undercover.
    Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Guests can participate in meditations, breathing exercises, and holistic rituals designed to realign mind and body.
    Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of meditations
Noun
  • The memoir is rich with sensory details and poignant reflections.
    Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The reflections didn’t stop at work ethic.
    Cherie Brooke Luo, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of reflections
Noun
  • This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Moreover, preserving open dialogue, ethical considerations, and collaboration will be vital as organizations navigate the balance between innovation and tradition.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
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ruminations

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