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
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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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Even as the federal government battled monopolies in court, something else happened that made unprecedented fortunes possible—a revolutionary way of thinking about stock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
To get a sense of the shortfall, consider this: the Treasury is currently thinking of giving the MOD an extra £13bn or so over the next four years.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Now is the time to start thinking about whether or not SpaceX’s stock might be a good long-term holding.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
Discarding experienced workers isn’t a strategy — it’s short-sighted thinking that AI won’t fix.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“Been thinking it for the last twenty miles.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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