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rumination

[roo-muh-nay-shuhn] / ˌru məˈneɪ ʃən /


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“Remake” is a truly singular piece of art, a self-reflexive rumination on life and the result of all its passions.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

“Regret becomes unproductive when it turns into repetitive rumination, harsh self-judgment or the belief that the past has permanently determined the future,” she says.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

The mind can become trapped in narrow loops of worry and rumination, or it can move outward, forming new associations and imagining multiple future possibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

That feeling can present in many ways — rumination, a knot in your throat or your chest, an unease in your stomach, the tensing of muscles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026

“Has there been an uptick in your rumination or intrusive thoughts?”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green




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