ruminate

Example Sentences

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The lyrics speak to a longtime, distant friend, as feeo — the British songwriter Theodora Laird — ruminates on the passage of time, on feeling trapped by ambition, on fantasies of freedom and a new start.

From New York Times

Each mind free to ponder, contemplate, ruminate and consider.

From Washington Post

Until this moment, the central drive of “Survivor” remained hidden, with Kestis ruminating on a successful opening mission, albeit one with great personal costs.

From Los Angeles Times

Though she doesn’t count herself religious, the show has made Gilpin ruminate on the brain’s capability of accessing the intangible, whether that be spirituality, creativity or full capacity of thought.

From Washington Post

If it’s a repetitive conversation that isn’t solvable or directly linked to your life, then you may be ruminating, or dwelling on negative feelings.

From Washington Post