philosophize

verb

Definition of philosophizenext
as in to think

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Recent Examples of philosophize Not that The End of an Era is equipped to philosophize, or particularly interested in philosophizing, about pop stardom on that level. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019 None other than Leonardo DaVinci and Archimedes are said to have spent more than a lunch hour pondering and philosophizing about the underlying causes of annual variation in mast production. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 Apr. 2015 Importantly for our purposes here, Hammel’s character Karla has long been out and mostly likes to armchair-philosophize and make dry quips about Fire Island; amid a sea of earnest trans characters who go on emotional Journeys™, thank Christ for that. — Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025 This balancing act wouldn't work without the cast’s stellar dexterity, including Zazie Beetz as Earn's partner, Van, and LaKeith Stanfield as Alfred's philosophizing best friend, Darius. — Tanya Melendez, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
  1. think
  2. contemplate
  3. rationalize
  4. interpret
  5. read
  6. construe
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  • Everybody thought this match was going to be a walk in the park.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of think
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  • Emergency experts working day and night contemplated various entry and exit routes from the nearest accessible access point, about 75 feet away from where Gil was trapped.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
    — Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of contemplate
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  • His larger diagnosis is that the division machine has made every disagreement existential — and that once a political difference becomes sacred, people will rationalize almost anything to defeat the other side.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • These activists have rationalized Hamas’ terrorist attacks and embraced outright antisemitism.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026
Definition of rationalize
Verb
  • The concerns now being raised by faculty should not be interpreted as proof that admissions policies have failed, and the causes of declining academic preparation extend well beyond admissions offices.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • For Ocasio-Cortez and Schumer, the race will be interpreted through the lens of their relative influence as Democratic Party power brokers.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of interpret
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  • Anyone who thinks that the differences between these sects are minor is invited to read about the wars, massacres and persecutions that erupted between them in the 16th and 17th centuries.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of read
Verb
  • The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or financial planning advice.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of construe

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