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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When it came to pop culture anniversaries, 2025 had plenty to reminisce on.

From Salon

"No, it wasn't quite like that," he reminisces, before the story takes another strange turn.

From BBC

More recently, as Musk reminisced on what has occurred in his own life, he has sounded even more certain.

From The Wall Street Journal

When you began to reminisce, brain cells dormant just seconds before began firing chemicals at one another.

From Los Angeles Times

It will be a completely new festive experience for her, and while she and the bride will spend time reminiscing about their childhoods in Cardiff, she admits a "dark cloud" hangs over her home city.

From BBC

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