mused (over)

past tense of muse (over)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mused (over)
pondered
Verb
  • Last week began in a slump as investors pondered whether memory chip maker Micron would show sustained demand in its earnings report.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Plunkett, with the Norman Rockwell Museum, pondered whether Americans viewing the painting today would find a familiar feeling.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026
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“Mused (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mused%20%28over%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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