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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mulled

She and her husband mulled it over — neither of them had heard of mRNA technology at that point — and decided to go for it.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Indonesia's president mulled the possibility of a special court on Friday to investigate "unproductive" boards reporting "made up" profits, as he vowed to close 750 state-owned enterprises by year end.

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

—Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday as investors mulled developments around peace talks in the Middle East alongside a volley of AI-related announcements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

Last year, he didn’t re-sign with the Chargers until just before the start of free agency as he mulled whether to return or retire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2026

In the gallery Ishmael Chambers mulled over his notes, looking up every now and again to take in Hatsue Miyamoto.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson