THINKING (OF) Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

thinking (of)

verb

Definition of thinking (of)

present participle of think (of)

as in remembering

to bring back to mind that postcard from Florida makes me think of all the fun we used to have there as kids

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Isabel’s journey is one of awakening and remembering the past, seeing it and hearing it.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Perhaps the most difficult part would be remembering to remove the propane burner and re-seat after folding/unfolding.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of remembering

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Mitsubishi is recalling more than 67,000 vehicles, citing an issue with the rearview camera image.

— Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Memory is crucial for effective leadership, as the role often demands absorbing information rapidly and recalling the right details at critical moments.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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