THINKING (OF) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

thinking (of)

verb

Definition of thinking (of)

present participle of think (of)

as in remembering

to bring back to mind that postcard from Florida makes me think of all the fun we used to have there as kids

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The cultural notables in the room — including painters Richard Nugent and Romare Bearden, poet Arna Bontemps and theater impresario Abram Hill — speak up for art as the Renaissance’s engine, remembering gifted colleagues no longer around.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Start the day with good hydration, a low-sodium breakfast, and a little movement—while remembering that individuals with kidney disease may have specific fluid and food restrictions.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2026

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On screen, the look is styled with a substantial diamond necklace, recalling the magnificent, million dollar Cartier diamond that Taylor also wore to Princess Grace’s party.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the ⁠Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026

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