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thinking

[thing-king] / ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
rational
Synonyms
STRONGEST
reasoning
WEAK
bright intelligent reasonable studious
Antonyms
WEAK
brainless dumb irrational stupid unintelligent vacuous
ADJECTIVE
thoughtful
Synonyms
STRONG
absorbed contemplative deliberating engrossed ruminating
WEAK
cogitative deliberative introspective meditative pensive philosophical reflective ruminative
Antonyms
STRONG
bored disinterested uninterested
WEAK
brainless dumb irrational stupid unintelligent vacuous
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to thought
Synonyms
STRONG
contemplative deliberating engrossed meditating rational
WEAK
bright cogitative introspective pensive reasonable reflective studious
Antonyms
WEAK
brainless dumb irrational stupid unintelligent vacuous
NOUN
thought
Synonyms
STRONGEST
idea judgment logic opinion reasoning understanding
STRONG
cerebration cogitation cognition contemplation deliberation ideation introspection meditation musing rationalization reason reflection rumination study
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance

Example Sentences

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If renters are thinking about buying a house and trying to improve their credit score, they should check if their landlord is reporting their on-time payments to credit bureaus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

He thinks people thinking it's OK to be disruptive could be "due to the availability of films at home".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

New thinking, rather than dubious prosecutions, is the shakeup the Fed needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Anything that takes 26 years to happen is worth thinking about carefully.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

‘Not many Wolf Clan left these days. So you’re not going to be rescued, if that’s what you’re thinking.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver