Definitions

rumination

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

NOUN

thought

Synonyms

STRONGEST

meditation reflection

STRONG

anticipation attention cerebration cogitation cognition consideration contemplation deduction deliberation deriving excogitation heed hope ideation inducing introspection intuition judging knowing logic musing rationalization reasoning regard scrutiny seeing speculation study theorization thinking understanding

WEAK

apprehending brainwork concluding considering deducing discerning inferring perceiving rationalizing realizing

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief disdain disregard disrespect heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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Rumination – reliving and analyzing an event on a loop – and vigilance, meaning being watchful for future threats, are possible coping responses to these stressors.

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2024

"Rumination increases nutrient absorption, so it's crucial for reindeer to spend enough time ruminating during the summer in order to gain weight in anticipation of winter," says Furrer.

From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2023

Rumination can be linked to mental health disorders — like depression and anxiety.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Rumination is to be avoided, along with the social withdrawal and emotional suppression that accompany it.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2020

Luxury— Love of the same, acquired from Rumination, that is Imagination of Pleasure past, LUXURY.

From Leviathan by Hobbes, Thomas

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