thinking
Americanadjective
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rational; reasoning.
People are thinking animals.
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thoughtful; reflective.
Any thinking person would reject that plan.
noun
noun
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opinion or judgment
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the process of thought
adjective
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(prenominal) using or capable of using intelligent thought
thinking people
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to ponder a matter or problem
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of thinking
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English thenking (noun); see think 1, -ing 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The minutes, which cover the last meeting with Jerome Powell as chair, may also provide insight into how Fed officials are thinking about interest rate policy as Kevin Warsh takes over as chair.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
“If I’m not making something, I’m always looking around and thinking about what to make next.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
"We can't start the game thinking to draw," he explained.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“It’s heartbreaking because we literally bought this house thinking it was going to be our forever home,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The real sin lay in thinking that any power to help and transform came from me.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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