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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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“I am thinking of AI as the thing that allows our teams to do more, not the thing that replaces our teams,” Isner wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Mapping out these steps requires deep expertise and strategic thinking, which is why chemists often spend years mastering the process.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

How awful of those others, I remember thinking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

So I don't see many ways out, and as of right now, I'm not really thinking about it since we still have a season to play and majors to compete for.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

This is such a selfish thought, such an unspeakably selfish thought, and I know this even while thinking it.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse