Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mused
Verb
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Moe pondered this for half a second.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The Royals pondered whether to non-tender India this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Shanahan ruminated on that topic in his news conference following the 49ers 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts Monday.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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As part of saluting the filmmakers, actors, and artisans responsible for some of the most exciting cinematic works of the year, Thomas next ruminated on the true meaning of both activism and, ahem, IndieWire.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Inside the private room of a Country Club Plaza steakhouse, top officials from the England national team contemplated their World Cup future.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani will remain the Dodgers’ leadoff hitter, and Roberts has contemplated slotting Smith down to fifth to fit Tucker into the top third of the order.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The locals know it as the sacred place where ancient kahuna po'o (high priests) meditated and received wisdom.—
Sunny Fitzgerald,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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With Jackson’s death Tuesday, leaders across the region reflected on a legacy that helped shape a generation of local activism and public service — none more so than Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, a close friend for more than five decades.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The downward trend reflected three straight losing seasons from 2022-24, including a 3-9 finish in Sean Lewis’ first year as head coach.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Mused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mused. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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