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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And this shows up in the study the Democracy Fund did, I thinkin 2017.
From Salon • Oct. 16, 2021
One camp is looking at this case and thinkin, “Oh, God, they have all this evidence, let me find a way to minimize the damage to myself as much as possible.”
From Slate • Jul. 21, 2021
Rauner replies: “Well, you know Coach, I been thinkin’.
From Chicago Tribune • Sep. 7, 2014
He signed an endorsement contract with Slix, which he was touting all weekend via Twitter, including this gem: "watchin the Tiger interview I'm thinkin he needs some of my new sponsor."
From Golf Digest • Feb. 22, 2010
Then he said, “Slim it, Greenie. Grow up and start thinkin’.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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