rumination

Example Sentences

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Without sense, it could be a myopic rumination on climate change mixed with a treacly buddy comedy, where two opposing temperaments clash into a discordant, aggravating mess.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Yet the theme of human sacrifice persisted as a subject for deep rumination even after advances in science, industry and wealth insulated the West’s creative classes from ancient and medieval rites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Wareheim is just as interested in rumination as recipe.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

And nights waking drenched in sweat, waking to obsessive rumination, bad dreams leaking into the dawn.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2025

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

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green