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

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

Apple shares slipped slightly, however, as investors mulled its future in a tech world shaken up by artificial intelligence.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

Mack, who also mulled retirement a season ago, is going to think about whether he wants to come back for a 13th NFL season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026

We all just sat there in silence as Ted mulled that over.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie