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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Vincent Reinhart, chief economist at BNY Investments, agrees that the shift paved the way for the Fed’s mistake in thinking the inflation surge was merely the result of global supply chains breaking down.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Every moment he’s at a game or practice, it serves as a positive distraction from thinking about the fight his brother, Matt, the athletic director at St. Francis, has been enduring.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“I remember thinking, ‘Man, it would be cool to be a millionaire by 30.’
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
“First and foremost, I’m thinking about sun protection,” said James Harris, co-host of the men’s fashion podcast Throwing Fits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“I haven’t been able to stop thinking about you,” he says.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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