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rumination

[roo-muh-nay-shuhn] / ˌru məˈneɪ ʃən /


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“Bucking Fastard” is a remarkable exploration of loneliness that only decades of tender rumination and appreciation could provide.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

One way to curb rumination is to stop talking about the problem.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

The mind can become trapped in narrow loops of worry and rumination, or it can move outward, forming new associations and imagining multiple future possibilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

This masterful rumination on setting seems like an anomaly in contemporary literature.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

“Has there been an uptick in your rumination or intrusive thoughts?”

From "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green




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