Synonyms

reminisce

American

[rem-uh-nis] / ˌrɛm əˈnɪs /

verb (used without object)

reminisced, reminiscing

to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence.

Synonyms:

muse, recollect, remember

reminisce British

/ ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs /

verb

(intr) to talk or write about old times, past experiences, etc

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Etymology

Origin of reminisce

First recorded in 1820–30; back formation from reminiscence

Example Sentences

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Jordan went on to reminisce about his time as an entry-level SAG-AFTRA member, aspiring toward truly belonging to “this club that I wanted to be in so bad.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

"Savoring can occur when we reminisce on a past experience, focus on the present moment or look ahead to a future experience."

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

He said the annual luncheon was a great chance to "reminisce" with others he's worked with over the years.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

He lives with his wife and two sons in West Orange, N.J., where they enjoy the Yankees in the summer, the Giants in the fall, and reminisce about Jeremy Lin in the winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

There were times when I wanted badly to tell her, when I wanted us to reminisce about Hailsham with the tape playing in the background.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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