mused (over)

past tense of muse (over)

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pondered
Verb
  • McElwee has often pondered the downside of essentially treating himself like a human camera, observing the world rather than fully engaging in it.
    Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Not bad considering national media hasn’t pondered them all season besides suggesting another player be traded away.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 15 July 2026
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“Mused (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mused%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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