philosophize

verb

Definition of philosophizenext
as in to think

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Recent Examples of philosophize The less curious instantiations, which present the leaders’ hectoring and philosophizing at length, can start to feel misguided. — Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2023 Pushing and prodding Cornwell to probe the nature of fiction and truth, to philosophize about deception, Morris runs up against disappointment: Cornwell is out of his element there. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2023 Willem Dafoe is an energized acting coach, Liev Schrieber and Hope Davis are disgruntled parents, and of course, Jeff Goldblum appears for roughly two seconds, partially dressed in an alien costume, philosophizing about his role as a speechless alien. — Joshua Medintz, The Enquirer, 28 June 2023 Unafraid of melodrama and camp, the play raged and philosophized with operatic wit and pathos. — June Thomas, New York Times, 16 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for philosophize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophize
  1. think
  2. contemplate
  3. rationalize
  4. interpret
  5. read
  6. construe
Verb
  • Researchers once thought this ability was unique to humans.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Rather than designs being printed by ink, all options are made by gel following the same standard process of any pro manicure (think: base coat, color gel polish, design, top coat).
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of think
Verb
  • To see why, contemplate a recent Wall Street Journal headline concerning Meta.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial.
    — Jody Godoy, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • Insisting that only the violence of the right is worth highlighting while rationalizing and downplaying that of the left will lead to more of it.
    — Noah Rothman, National Review, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The president rationalized his decision, in part, by pointing to trade deficits.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of rationalize
Verb
  • OneNote's Math Assistant can interpret handwritten math equations and solve them for you, though this is available only for Enterprise and Education subscribers to Microsoft 365.
    — PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • From a legal standpoint, the SEC’s February memo could be interpreted as offering regulatory cover for projects like these, provided they are not marketed with profit guarantees or tied to managerial efforts.
    — Tonya M. Evans, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of interpret
Verb
  • As the verdict was read, Way looked straight ahead.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Way, who smiled as the initial $4 million verdict was read, was cleared on claims of false imprisonment and constructive discharge.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of read
Verb
  • This material is for illustration and discussion purposes and not intended to be, nor construed as, financial, legal, tax or investment advice.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The coterie of scholars and consultants who are pushing pluralism are all deeply worried that their work will be construed as yet another leftist program of indoctrination—or, now that Trump is cracking down on D.E.I., mistrusted by academics as capitulation to the regime.
    — Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of construe

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