reminiscing

verb

Definition of reminiscingnext
present participle of reminisce
1
as in remembering

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2
as in ruminating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reminiscing
  1. remembering
  2. ruminating
  3. recalling
  4. pondering
  5. analyzing
  6. exploring
  7. contemplating
  8. deliberating
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  • Those who knew Levin are remembering the beloved former educator, who taught at Absegami High School in Galloway Township.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Zak Williams is remembering his father Robin Williams' kind and caring spirit.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of remembering
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  • The video was filmed at Van Dyke’s Malibu home and features the actor, known for his roles in classic movies Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, ruminating about age, family, and love.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This default to pessimism translates to tendencies like ducking praise while soaking up criticism, or ruminating on negative experiences longer than savouring positive ones.
    Ellen Choi, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of ruminating
Verb
  • Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Anker is recalling two Bluetooth speaker products over their potential to burn and catch fire due to a manufacturing defect with their batteries.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of recalling
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  • All of which, with this week’s verdict, may see Blumhouse and Netflix pondering a follow-up film to Our Father, or not.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
  • With the MasterChef Christmas specials featuring Wallace now no longer airing following sustained pressure, BBC bosses will be pondering what to do next.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of pondering
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  • By analyzing your target consumer data and behavioral patterns, AI can generate visuals that best resonate with your specific audience.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By analyzing customer data and testing various minimum order values, companies can find the sweet spot that encourages larger purchases while maintaining profitable operations.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of analyzing
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  • Current research is exploring how genetic insights, healthcare data and early interventions can improve diagnostic and treatment approaches for neurodevelopmental conditions.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Genetic research has advanced dramatically in recent years, progressing from enhancing food crops through genetic insights to exploring the possibility of resurrecting extinct species.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of exploring
Verb
  • By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • The jury began deliberating on Tuesday afternoon.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The jury will continue deliberating a lesser charge Monday.
    Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberating
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