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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Though player trading is clearly important when it comes to the financial regulations, Cave insists the club do not "ever set out thinking about how we're going to sell a player".
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
That is what a yield farmer is thinking about.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
I keep thinking about giving each child $750,000 toward a house, putting another $500,000 into two investment accounts, and keeping the last $500,000 for ourselves.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
I got to thinking about the similarities in the daily routines of Philly and the president of the United States.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Without thinking, Torak turned and gave him a sharp· warning growl.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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