MULL OVER Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

mull (over)

verb

Definition of mull (over)

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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The original law contemplated broad governance obligations, including a duty of reasonable care, risk management programs, impact assessments, and reporting related to algorithmic discrimination.

— Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Hebrew has been contemplated with some envy by campaigners in other societies.

— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of contemplate

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After graduation, Coyne continued taking community college courses while pondering her next steps.

— Kerry McDonald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
McElwee has often pondered the downside of essentially treating himself like a human camera, observing the world rather than fully engaging in it.

— Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of ponder

Verb

Called the Georgia Power 100, these players are chosen primarily on their high school production track record, though college potential is considered.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
On the other side, Bedard at one point considered an even shorter deal to maximize his earning potential.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of consider

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For an industry that has spent decades debating how to portray disability authentically, that shift in who holds the microphone may turn out to be the more consequential story.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
But that doesn’t mean the form of payment can’t also be debated.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of debate

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Prior to cinemas or concert halls, traveling poets would entertain crowds with tall tales of the Trojan War, its flawed heroes, the whims and meddling of the gods, and Odysseus’s perilous journey home.

— Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Ballet and opera were always art forms to entertain the wealthy.

— Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of entertain

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But according to an essay this month by Gert-Jan Pepping and Thomas McGuckian, researchers who study movement science at Australian Catholic University, Messi’s great strength has never been speed, but heightened awareness.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
Its impact is still being studied, but supporters have pointed out that its passage has not been accompanied by increases in violent crime.

— Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of study

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Gen might have gotten away scot-free from the sheets incident in terms of optics — no one questions her involvement, even though her job description includes housekeeping — but karma hounds her during the first day of the charter.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
On Friday at Fanatics Fest in New York, Messi was questioned about the photos by Tom Brady during a World Cup final event involving both teams’ coaches and captains.

— Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of question

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Developers eyeing Merrillville as a potential spot for a data center will now have to wait a little longer to approach the Town Council.

— Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Labor groups are backing Assembly Bill 1729 and eyeing the next governor’s race, where Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra has signaled openness to more generous remote work policies.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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