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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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And does the new Bears coach think Poles can fix the gaps in free agency and the draft? Johnson will have much to share about his plans in the days ahead.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Others said the study was helpful in thinking about the medications on a larger scale.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
20 Jan. 2025
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Rather than contemplating military action, the United States should prioritize building constructive partnerships with Greenland.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The House settlement contemplates colleges paying athletes for media rights, ticket sales, sponsorships and NIL.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Those motivators are based on emotion, which is then rationalized.—
Wayne Elsey,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The older is progressivism’s century-old commitment to administration: the impulse to centralize and rationalize in the name of efficiency and transparency.—
Ian Tuttle,
National Review,
15 Jan. 2025
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Birthright citizenship has been interpreted, repeatedly, as an integral part of the 14th Amendment.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The guys on the bandstand are interpreting them horizontally, from left to right, one note at a time.—
Heather Augustyn,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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For more, read Ben’s piece on how Unrivaled became a welcome alternative to going overseas in the offseason.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The testing would have affirmed the injection was potent and safe enough to end a person’s life without causing what could be construed as cruel and unusual punishment.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2025
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This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Philosophize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophize. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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