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
Then I started thinking about summer imagery: ‘Folks get down in the sunshine, folks get brown in the sunshine, just bees and things and flowers.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"My biggest thought when thinking about working with her was that I would really like to help her reinvent herself or come back to the level that she deserves to be at."
From BBC • May 19, 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
What had she been thinking when she planned this party?
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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