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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—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

Five years later, the Reagan White House mulled the same question when considering whether to reappoint then-Chairman Paul Volcker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He has mulled offering $5,000 “baby bonuses” and creating a “National Medal of Motherhood” for women who have six or more children.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Yossarian had mulled his newfound knowledge about Appleby over in private for a day or two and then dedded, as a good deed, to pass the word along to Appleby himself.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller