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to ruminate
01
to think deeply about something
Example
Before making a decision, it 's good to ruminate on the possible outcomes.
It 's natural to ruminate on life's big events before taking the next step.
After reading the novel, he took a moment to ruminate on its themes.
02
to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps
Example
Cows often ruminate in the field, digesting their food in stages.
Ruminating is an essential process for animals like sheep to extract nutrients from grass.
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rumin
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ruminate
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rumination
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rumination
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ruminative
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ruminative
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ruminator
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ruminator
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