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Recent Examples of philosophize
Pushing and prodding Cornwell to probe the nature of fiction and truth, to philosophize about deception, Morris runs up against disappointment: Cornwell is out of his element there.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2023
Willem Dafoe is an energized acting coach, Liev Schrieber and Hope Davis are disgruntled parents, and of course, Jeff Goldblum appears for roughly two seconds, partially dressed in an alien costume, philosophizing about his role as a speechless alien.
—Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
Unafraid of melodrama and camp, the play raged and philosophized with operatic wit and pathos.
—June Thomas, New York Times, 16 June 2023
The postures left him free to philosophize.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2023
Willem Dafoe is an energized acting coach, Liev Schrieber and Hope Davis are disgruntled parents, and of course, Jeff Goldblum appears for roughly two seconds, partially dressed in an alien costume, philosophizing about his role as a speechless alien.
—Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023
Unafraid of melodrama and camp, the play raged and philosophized with operatic wit and pathos.
—June Thomas, New York Times, 16 June 2023
The postures left him free to philosophize.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The holiday is thought to celebrate the sun's return and the land's rebirth as days begin to get longer after the longest night of the year.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rivalries and mutual suspicion mounted over the years and came to a head when Ghosn openly contemplated a merger, contributing to his downfall.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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In the summer after their first year studying architecture at the University of Hong Kong, Jeff Li and Joseph Wong were contemplating hats and climate change.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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For a movie centered on the irrational, his version of the tale is substantially rationalized, with many exchanges and set pieces dramatically expanded to furnish the plot with more specific exposition and the characters with more explicit motives.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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In our post-Covid era, many health systems are rationalizing episodic investments.Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Ransom Williams brought Egypt to the people, organizing and interpreting the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian collection as well as developing new copying techniques for use in the field.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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As privacy regulations become stricter, marketers will need to adapt their model-building approaches, carefully considering how these changes impact their ability to gather and interpret data.Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ahead, read all about my experience at the boutique to inspire your own visit—or your shopping cart.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Disclaimer and Disclosure The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or other advice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Philosophize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophize. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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