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
Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
In a press statement (released via the official NBA Communications PR team's X handle), the league elaborated on its thinking behind the suspensions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Most of us do this on a weekly basis without thinking.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 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
Looking for the perfect idea severely limits your thinking, as well as your expression.
—Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
In a press statement (released via the official NBA Communications PR team's X handle), the league elaborated on its thinking behind the suspensions.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Holographic Shine When thinking of ultimate shine, the iridescent finish of a holographic nail is top-tier.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Most of us do this on a weekly basis without thinking.
—Shalom Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinking
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Dedicated meditation rooms, community spaces for social interaction and window design that pulls in natural light are among features that will be chosen to promote mental health.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Worse still are its vague, belabored meditations on the psychic toll of life undercover.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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At the end of the nineteen-nineties, the veteran value investor—one that looks for undervalued stocks—shied away from soaring Internet and technology stocks, believing that their prices had departed from financial reality, and that the market was heading for a crash.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, that rally could peter out in the new year, with analysts as a group believing the stock could fall more than 43% in 2025.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Those feelings can flood your brain, overtake some of your rational decision-making ability, and lead you to shy away from asking difficult or direct questions.Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Striking this balance between rational responsibility and intrepid innovation will ensure trust and fairness while fostering breakthroughs that define market leaders.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The online world sometimes seems to revolve around stressful scenarios—road rages, animal attacks, cliff jumps, political debates—that demand our response, or at least our contemplation of one.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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This complete entertainment system is ready for new spaces, ideal for both backyard parties and road trips (like the recent cross-country adventures launched for a unique geo-guessing challenge).Outside Online, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Keep your audience guessing in the best possible way.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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For businesses in the scientific fields, applications using super intelligent AI will leverage that technology to speed up research and development and create better products.Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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The referees have to be intelligent and the first moment was difficult.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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To your point, the emotional component is just a reflection on how much people are looking for hope and positivity right now.Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Sara writes that the pic’s broad appeal marks a critical inflection point for Hong Kong’s martial arts cinema – invoking reflection on its golden bygone age, yet also ushering hope that a new wave might be just around the corner.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Thinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinking. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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