- present participle of brood.
brooding
Example Sentences
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In 2026, our paragons of masculinity are brooding, burly—and smooth as dolphins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
When a brooding Pitt admits he’s had trouble with “family stuff,” the writer lets the sentiment disintegrate.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Mr. Simons brings a brooding sensitivity to this roughed-up-by-life man, whom Paul instinctively finds himself turning to for advice in his growing sense of emotional uncertainty.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It is a long time sitting and thinking and brooding.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
I was too busy brooding over the unfairness of it all.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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