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

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mulling

For 20 minutes I lay alone, in the dark, mulling over what I’d been told.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

After mulling the idea over for a few years, they decided to do it themselves and managed to book a date at English football's national stadium.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

U.S. officials said he’s mulling over another such gathering to outline his priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I was leaning towards coming back the whole time,” Mack said of mulling retirement before signing a one-year, $18-million contract in March to remain with the Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026

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

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

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