Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mused
Verb
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Steve Kerr pondered a question from a local Salt Lake City reporter before the Warriors’ game Monday in Utah.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Given Erika's family hails from the capital city of Manila, the couple pondered celebrating around the beachy hubs of Boracay or Cebu before settling on the latter, which is the nation’s second-largest city.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The other professional path that Godoy contemplated would’ve still brought him back to acting.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Kelce, 36, had contemplated retirement, but he is set to return for a 14th NFL season, all with Kansas City.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 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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That venue carried particular weight for Burns, who reflected on a personal crossroads between sports and music.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 1994 away kit reflected the fashion of the era while paying tribute to hard-wearing denim—an enduring symbol of American style.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Mused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mused. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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