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mulled

VERB

think about seriously

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contemplate deliberate examine ponder weigh

STRONG

chaw consider delay figure linger meditate moon procrastinate reflect review revolve ruminate study woolgather

WEAK

brood over hammer away at muse on pore over rack one's brains stew over sweat over think over turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget ignore neglect

STRONG

advance dismiss disregard hurry leave rush

Example Sentences

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It was bleak enough that the Christian college mulled closing down the basketball program, Haywood said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Shares, of course, were swept up in an artificial intelligence-driven selloff last month, as investors mulled over the possibility of AI disruption to Accenture’s consulting business.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

He has mulled offering $5,000 “baby bonuses” and creating a “National Medal of Motherhood” for women who have six or more children.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Bill Pulte, the administration’s head of housing finance, said this past week he has mulled over 30 to 50 other ideas for the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Jon was washing the roast down with a sip of mulled wine when Clydas appeared at his elbow.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin