thought reading
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- thought reader noun
Etymology
Origin of thought reading
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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I didn’t pick up this quintessential American novel, or any other, because I thought reading it would be good for me.
From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2022
So my first thought reading Burneko's screed was, "Oh my god, this is 2,500 words of 'Your husband must be so embarrassed.'"
From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022
What a great breakthrough for science, Downey thought, reading the headline.
From Washington Post • Jan. 13, 2022
So my first thought, reading your letter, was: Man, damned if we do, damned if we don’t.
From Slate • May 30, 2021
“I guess I thought reading the file would give me some insight into my identity,” she said.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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