Meaning & use
rumination
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The act of thinking deeply and repeatedly about something, often something troubling.
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Hours of rumination left him no closer to a decision.
Her journal was full of quiet ruminations on loss and memory.
A note on using this word
In psychology, "rumination" specifically means repetitive, often negative, dwelling on problems, distinct from simple reflection.
Words with a similar meaning
contemplationbrooding
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