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
  • This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.
    Lutz Finger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, cultural considerations, maintaining the pleasure of eating, financial and medical situations, and your access to food can impact food choices and your ability to obtain your nutrient needs.
    Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • Without advice from the United States and its allies, Kyiv has produced unrealistic ideas on ending the war—such as Zelensky’s victory plan announced this fall.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The aim is to launch startups and ideas that transcend conflict by enabling both sides to benefit from each other's expertise.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • The most successful, or at least fascinating, of these movies tends to mess in one way or another with his seemingly carefree relationship to notions of authenticity or identity.
    Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The overall goal is to rid drinkers of any preconceived notions or pressure to experience wine in a certain way.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of notions
Noun
  • The idiosyncrasies of English—its grammar, its concepts, its connection to Western culture—can jointly produce an arbitrary construction of reality.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • More than communication tools, languages help concretize the abstract, providing frameworks for making sense of concepts as fundamental as time.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of concepts
Noun
  • My first impressions were incredibly favorable.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Deliver consistently but never stop pushing boundaries, build a community rather than just a customer base, stay relevant by leading instead of following, create experiences that leave lasting impressions, and be bold enough to break the rules while smart enough to play the game.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of impressions
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thought-out

thoughts

thought (up)

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