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ruminate

/ˈruːmɪneɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does ruminate mean?

verb

To think deeply and carefully about something, often in a slow and repetitive way. To chew over something in one's mind.

Example

"She spent hours ruminating on the decision, weighing the pros and cons."

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