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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This article can be useful for families who are thinking well ahead in order to plan and prevent conflicts should elderly parents need to be cared for by their children.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
A neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior and worsens over time, according to the Alzheimer’s Assn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
In office, he shifted the federal government’s thinking on Title IX, the federal law barring sex-based discrimination in educational activities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Glover is just one of some 7 million people in the US over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer's disease - a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
I’m walking toward my locker, trying in vain to stop thinking about the airborne brick that came straight at me.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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