thoughts

noun

Definition of thoughtsnext
plural of thought
1
as in considerations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something I'll give your request some thought and then let you know what my decision is

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2
as in ideas
something imagined or pictured in the mind I just had a thought: what if we both pitched in and bought him one big present instead of two smaller presents for his birthday?

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoughts
  1. considerations
  2. ideas
  3. deliberations
  4. notions
  5. concepts
  6. impressions
Noun
  • The various levels are based on the number of users, AI chat messages per month, number of members in private groups and several other considerations.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The tragic shooting of a Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, on December 4, 2024, have prompted security advisors to rethink security considerations for corporate executives.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • Meyers, the new verticals chief, is expected to work with staff ranging from TV producers to ad-sales and development executives to create content ideas that can attract consumers, but also new sponsorship concepts and lines of revenue.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This trend underscores the appeal of social commerce for consumers eager to shop directly from ideas on their favorite platforms, simplifying the holiday buying journey and creating a seamless, engaging experience.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • Both officials requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing internal deliberations.
    SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • Great leaders acknowledge that these terms reshape corporate culture and challenge traditional productivity and employee engagement notions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • These notions were brought together in ads seen by customers in a linear fashion via television, magazines or billboards.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • Image Playground is one of the big Apple Intelligence arrivals, a new app that can create pictures based on descriptions, concepts and people in your Photos.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But with new run concepts and personnel, and both teams ranking top five nationally in red zone touchdown rate with Army QB Bryson Daily producing 29 TD’s (tied for most in FBS), odds are there is more scoring than expected in the 125th edition of ‘America’s Game’.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of concepts
Noun
  • An engaged workforce is vital for driving customer experience strategy—those who feel valued are more likely to create positive and lasting impressions on customers.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But with her spot-on impressions of her mother’s southern drawl, her exaggerated pantomiming skills and her impeccable sense of timing, the minutiae of everyday life is spun into comedy gold.
    Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of impressions
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Thesaurus Entries Near thoughts

thought-out

thoughts

thought (up)

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