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

Example Sentences

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The Air Force veteran and union machinist told Romero he was mulling a run for public office.

From Salon

CNN reported that he was mulling an attack after nuclear talks failed to advance.

From Barron's

Looking ahead, you may want to consider contributing more to your Roth accounts, if possible, and/or mulling Roth conversions.

From MarketWatch

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has already said that her party is mulling a plan to suspend the sales tax on food and beverages for two years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Manchester also has designs on a World Cup Final in 2035 and is rumoured to be mulling an Olympic bid.

From BBC

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