MUSE (UPON) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

muse (upon)

verb

Definition of muse (upon)

as in to reflect (on or upon)

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eye

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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

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