mulling

[muhl-ing] / ˈmʌl ɪŋ /

NOUN

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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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India's central bank is also mulling measures to tackle digital scammers.

From BBC • May 18, 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

A raft of nations are now reportedly mulling a similar social media crackdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

In a discussion paper released earlier this month, the central bank said it was mulling several measures to tackle the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

For, admittedly, the sight of Francis mulling over the consequences of Rosy’s information when it was hardly out of her mouth would have upset Maurice.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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