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
Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Paul Baier, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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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
Until then, mercantilist thinking had led European nations to prioritize the accumulation of wealth, exporting as much as possible and importing as little as possible.
—Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2025
Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thinking, perception, emotions, and behavior.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations.
—Paul Baier, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
Noun
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Those who want to focus on wellness could snap up a home with an on-site gym, a spa space, a meditation suite, and other features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Take a sabbatical, travel or attend a meditation retreat.—
Cara Heilmann,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Ronald Reagan’s cowboy movies had everybody believing real people act like that.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Rajula Srivastava, for contributions in harmonic analysis and analytic number theory, including contributions to the problem of counting rational points near smooth manifolds.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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The individual leader faces a prisoner's dilemma where the rational choice for personal advancement conflicts with the collective interest.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After World War II, a group of religious leaders acquired the property as a place of rest and contemplation.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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The full moon marks the end of the monthly lunar cycle, creating a time of reflection, contemplation and rejuvenation.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Without being curious, you can be left guessing or making wrong assumptions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Without it, you’re left guessing about the reasons behind the outcome, creating room for doubt and speculation.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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By automating the most repetitive, time-consuming tasks with intelligent, autonomous AI employees, Artisan is redefining what productivity looks like for go-to-market teams.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Everything about this washer dryer is convenient, including the intelligent dispenser that holds enough detergent and softener for up to 32 loads.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their individual reflections are woven together in an anthem video to present a unified narrative about love and empowerment.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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These policies aimed to protect emerging industries and reduce reliance on British imports, an early reflection of how economic independence is often accompanied with geopolitical stakes.—
Made by History,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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