mull (over)

verb

Definition of mull (over)next
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to mull over the idea for a while and then let me know

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mull (over)
  1. contemplate
  2. ponder
  3. consider
  4. debate
  5. entertain
  6. study
  7. question
  8. eye
Verb
  • To that end, there are some important life insurance moves that policyholders should seriously contemplate making currently.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The novel begins with Percheron contemplating news of Field’s death, and proceeds to trace their youths, including their meeting, in 1807, when Field is humbled by Percheron’s virtuosity on the piano.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • The stock closed down about 4% Thursday as investors pondered the lawsuits, investigations, likely corporate jockeying and the resilience of a market driven by the gains of a few tech giants.
    — Kelvin Chan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Escott is rolling out some meditation workshops where participants will stand on a city pavement and ponder how ancient seashells and coral reefs were once turned into cement and combined with stones and sand to turn into pavements.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of ponder
Verb
  • While Casher often credited Thomas Organ’s Brad Plunkett as the engineer of the device, the wah-wah pedal was considered Casher’s brainchild.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That distinction matters for companies considering multi-agent systems.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Minutes after Peña's announcement, the lower house voted 78-0 to impeach him; on Thursday evening, the Senate was debating whether to remove him from office.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As the pluses and minuses of AI continue to be debated, the significance of human craftsmanship becomes even more important.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of debate
Verb
  • For families The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, has plenty of ways to keep children entertained during their stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Blackburn team is focused on the transition, not entertaining baseless speculation.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of entertain
Verb
  • The chairman and creative director, who launched his brand after years of studying shoemaking under his footwear-guru father Sergio, is known for his pure lines and elegant proportions, and his constant pursuit of creating the perfect shoe.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Scout both sites beforehand, study where the sun will stand above the ruins, and decide which offers the strongest alignment — and the easiest access — on eclipse morning.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of study
Verb
  • But innovation does not come from a system that effectively discourages questioning.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Iran war explains part of that, but investors also question a government and Congress with no plan to back the debt with future surpluses.
    — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of question
Verb
  • And the same goes for anyone who has left their employer to go solo or who is eyeing up the exit.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ukraine still controls key stronghold cities in the Donbas and has refused to give up this land, arguing Putin may be eyeing not just a public relations success but a powerful launchpad for future invasion attempts.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of eye
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“Mull (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mull%20%28over%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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