ruminations

plural of rumination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruminations
Noun
  • The last chapters of Jones’s book are filled with meditations on mortality that are both life affirming and sweet.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • The Calm app has guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and music designed to reduce anxiety and quiet the nervous system.
    Katie Riley, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Selzer’s contemplations bring together literature, history, philosophy, medicine, and ruminations.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
  • Internal memos between the justices in 2016 published by The New York Times have created a firestorm around an institution that takes extraordinary measures to keep its contemplations confidential.
    Ella Lee, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
    Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Twain reserved his most mordant reflections on American politics for Congress, in his time the most potent—and corrupt—branch of government.
    Ron Chernow, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
  • Their reflections suggest that Black women’s leadership has never simply been about surviving hostility.
    Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Despite large Punjabi communities in Canada, the film was withdrawn from TIFF 2023 amid reports that political considerations influenced the decision.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • But for all the celebrations, there are also serious safety considerations as potentially record heat grips much of the Midwest and East Coast.
    Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Only 13% of it ends up at food banks, according to a 2026 report produced by ReFED, a nonprofit that studies and tries to prevent food waste.
    John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
  • The American Kennel Club cites studies showing that dog ownership can reduce loneliness, lower stress and improve cardiovascular health.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • The decisions come at a moment when long-standing debates over race and identity have turned toward immigration, increasing racial diversity and the fairness of policies meant to prevent and redress discrimination.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Still, Republican lawmakers in Florida and Washington have repeatedly cited Tren de Aragua as evidence of the security risks posed by weak border enforcement, making the gang a central talking point in broader immigration debates.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • On Monday afternoon, the judge read the jury charge, giving the panel their instructions for deliberations, and attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments.
    Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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“Ruminations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruminations. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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