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rumination

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


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This profile was associated with more severe symptoms across several areas, including depression, anxiety, rumination, and reduced ability to function in daily life.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

The documentary soon evolved from a potential fairy tale into a rumination on one question: “When his body is saying ‘stop,’ why does he decide to keep going?”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

“Regret becomes unproductive when it turns into repetitive rumination, harsh self-judgment or the belief that the past has permanently determined the future,” she says.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

“Remake” is a truly singular piece of art, a self-reflexive rumination on life and the result of all its passions.

From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026

That familiar exercise of hers, half rumination, half anxiety.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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