mused

Definition of musednext
past tense of muse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mused
Verb
  • Paul pondered in the latest episode what the Lakers could do to remake their roster and suggested using popular guard Austin Reaves in a potential trade.
    Jason Jones, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Advertisement China has long pondered surgical strikes against Taiwan’s leadership, though any such move is likely to be self-defeating, given the island is a sustained democracy.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tsitsipas, who contemplated a future without tennis during his back issues last year, said during a news conference ahead of the tournament.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The area’s natural beauty was such that Merrick contemplated building another Biltmore-sized hotel along the coast.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • On good days, Mani meditated, drank water, tidied his apartment, and listened to monk sermons.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • This unceremonial meeting was the first contact between people whose ancestors had parted tens of millennia ago in Asia, and whose experiences, cultures, and beliefs separately reflected that distance.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Allen’s versatility was reflected in his production during his final year at Georgia, when the 6-1, 235-pounder tallied 88 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and four pass breakups.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Mused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mused. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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