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34+ Words that rhyme with thinking

Thinking is a 2-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drinking, blinking, sinking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of thinking

adjective
  1. endowed with the capacity to reason
noun
  1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"

1 syllable

3 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "thinking" in lyrics

See how thinking is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "For ching-ching, im thinking"
    1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm
  • "I recognise this guy's way of thinking"
    Lily Allen — Knock 'Em Out
  • "Along with 15 other locos knowin what they're probably thinking"
    Alltruisms — 'Oh' Epilogue

What do these rhymes mean?

blinking
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly; "he stood blinking in the bright sunlight" informal intensifiers
drinking
the act of consuming liquids the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
sinking
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
stinking
very bad; "a lousy play"; "it's a stinking world" offensively malodorous; "a foul odor
winking
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "thinking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like drinking, blinking, sinking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "thinking" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with thinking?
Words that rhyme with thinking include: drinking, blinking, sinking, winking, stinking, clinking, shrinking, walking, unthinking, banking, and 24 more.
How many syllables does thinking have?
Thinking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with thinking?
There are 34 words that rhyme with thinking: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for thinking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for thinking in songwriting are drinking, blinking, sinking. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with thinking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with thinking include drinking, blinking, sinking, winking, stinking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: doing; 1-syllable: drinking, blinking; 2-syllable: unthinking, rethinking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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