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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The politician, a father-of-two, is mulling over a presidential run in 2028.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Facing such constraints, she is mulling shifting part of her income into the shadows.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Though focused on their impending U.S. and European tour, the duo promise that the next Soft Palms album won’t take as long and are mulling over their next music-industry book project.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

You don’t have to take out a policy today or tomorrow, but it’s worth mulling over as part of your overall plan.

From MarketWatch ● May 14, 2026

James inspected the emblems even closer, mulling the idea over.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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