as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
mull over the idea for a while and then let me know
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mull (over)
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This would necessitate integrating French alongside English in our federal operations—a significant governance shift few have seriously contemplated.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025 -
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in Europe are contemplating stepping up their financial aid in the wake of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe must take care of its own security.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Many Americans have taken to social media to ponder what a democratic country looks like without a federal agency at the helm of education.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Lim has obviously pondered this cosmic music at length.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Pac-12 is reportedly considering something similar.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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That is why seeing consensus first-round pick Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back in this year's class behind Ashton Jeanty, ranked as the seventh-best running back in the draft is a bit jarring.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Private Sector Responsibility: A Strategic Imperative As policymakers debate sweeping changes, the private sector must recognize the direct impact on human capital management and long-term business viability.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The resolution, to be debated at a city commission meeting Wednesday, March 19, also would eliminate about $40,000 in grants provided by Miami Beach to the nonprofit that runs the theater.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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Carter gave up smoking and took up swimming and—a basis for a musical, perhaps—entertained Bette Midler and her husband.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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At Willows, California, she was entertained at a local duck club and invited to go along on a duck shoot.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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At Duke, Reid studied evolutionary anthropology and anatomy while playing soccer, and Allen studied psychology while playing basketball, per Duke’s website.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Jean studied economics and mathematics at Fordham University and the New School for Social Research in New York before pursuing his professional career in Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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O’Connell can’t afford to see his leadership questioned Rodgers knows how to play the interview game.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Angela questions before May decides to just delete Instagram.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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The 31-year-old PGA Tour pro is teeing off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, eyeing the $20 million purse.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The House passed a resolution last month, but its fate now rests with the Senate, which is eyeing significant changes.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Mull (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mull%20%28over%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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