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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Their podcast is described as having "no script, no agenda, and no interruptions - it's the duo catching up, reminiscing, and seeing where the conversation takes them".

From BBC

He reminisced about his mother buying him only generic “plastic” sneakers, then shared some of the discomfort he experienced when he moved into the nicer Brooklyn Heights neighborhood after he had some musical success.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the kind of trip that settles into your bones, the sort you know you’ll be reminiscing about years from now.

From Salon

After their win in the show-closing drama film category, the cast of “Hamnet” took to the press room to reminisce about the warm atmosphere on the set of the historical drama.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

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