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mulling

[muhl-ing] / ˈmʌl ɪŋ /
NOUN
deduction
Synonyms
STRONG
answer assumption cogitation consequence consideration contemplation corollary deliberation derivation finding illation inference judgment meditation musing opinion ratiocination reasoning reflection result rumination speculation thinking thought
WEAK
concluding inferring pondering sequitur
Antonyms
STRONG
cause disdain disregard ignorance neglect reality source truth
WEAK
confusion

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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are mulling helping efforts as their economies continue to be disrupted by the strikes and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Every president treats the State of the Union as a chance to highlight their wins, less a venue for mulling over controversies or losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Downing Street is mulling the idea of meeting an existing spending target earlier than planned at a potential cost of billions of pounds.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The company currently uses Nvidia chips for its autonomous-driving system, but is mulling other options to keep lowering expenses and find the best fit for its algorithm, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

"Better not. If he's mulling over some problem in a play, he won't welcome the interruption."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood