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Synonyms

lost in thought

Idioms  

  1. Concentrating on or pondering over something. For example, Gwen didn't hear a word you said; she was lost in thought.

Example Sentences

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Men rowing boats on the river, reading books or newspapers, playing the piano, working at a desk or merely sitting in a comfortable chair lost in thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

She clutches a fan in her hand and gazes pensively, lost in thought, serene, yet tinged with sadness.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2023

You could describe them as attentive, even lost in thought.

From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023

“I’m the Girl” begins with Georgia lost in thought as she’s caught in a vile predicament.

From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2022

Once more the three sat staring into the flames, each lost in thought.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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