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• present participle of reminisce.

reminiscing

American  

[rem-uh-nis-ing] / ˌrɛm əˈnɪs ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of recalling past experiences or events, especially with pleasure or nostalgia.

   The benefits of reminiscing are widely recognized as having a positive effect on the emotional well-being of elderly people.

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adjective

1. engaged in or expressing such recollection.

   The reminiscing narrator sprinkles the narrative with self-conscious comments like "I remember" or "Funny, the things you remember."

Etymology

Origin of reminiscing

First recorded in 1865–70; reminisc(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ for the noun; reminisc(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² for the adjective

Example Sentences

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reminiscing

Whether Musk was supporting SpaceX’s valuation or reminiscing about Tesla is unclear.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

And there is always a healthy dollop of nostalgia when reminiscing about kits - those hazy childhood memories relived through a golden filter.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

About 10 years ago, Stewart and Betty A. Buckley, who was a producer on “Wishbone,” found themselves reminiscing about their time on that show with the unforgettable dog.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

“Knott’s Preserved” tells of a show in which a mouse once sat at the base of the stage, and quotes Martin as reminiscing over performances affected by the weather.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

The flat was filled with neighbor women who stood around praying and reminiscing about their own child-bed experiences.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith