as in melancholy
given to or marked by long, quiet thinking
he was clearly in a musing mood, and did not feel like talking just then
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Recent Examples of musing
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
And that's why Putin's latest open musings about a potentially world-ending atomic exchange are so significant.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Warnings of the fifth step on the road to autocracy, securing long-term power, come in Trump’s musing of seeking an unconstitutional third term as president.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 14 May 2025
It’s filled with dreamy watercolor maps and artist musings that perfectly capture the city’s magic.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Noun
That becomes your proof point that those late nights and the midnight musings are worth it.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
And that's why Putin's latest open musings about a potentially world-ending atomic exchange are so significant.
—Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Warnings of the fifth step on the road to autocracy, securing long-term power, come in Trump’s musing of seeking an unconstitutional third term as president.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 14 May 2025
It’s filled with dreamy watercolor maps and artist musings that perfectly capture the city’s magic.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musing
Adjective
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Feisty, single, and prone to melancholy, Agathe works in Paris’ legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 May 2025
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Part of this is undoubtedly the work of director Dean Fleischer Camp, who is best known for directing the equally charming and melancholy Marcel the Shell With Shoes On.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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But plenty of tech leaders have emphasized the importance of meditation and mindfulness—including Twitter co-founder and Square CEO Jack Dorsey, who often goes on meditation retreats.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Then one day, her former cohost Jenna Bush Hager suggested breath work and meditation to combat stress.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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While producers pondering where to set their next movie will surely be tempted, this does come at a time when those in Hollywood especially are desperate to bring production back to home shores.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since then, hosts have included Jo Koy, who bombed, and Jerrod Carmichael, who gave an esoteric monologue pondering the value of his presence there.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Springsteen has never shied away from holding up a thoughtful mirror reflecting the state of our nation.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
30 May 2025
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The clean ingredients and thoughtful composition show that Dossier put real care into creating something special.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Noun
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These philosophies manifest in Benesse House's deliberate restraint—spaces designed for contemplation rather than excessive comfort and convenience.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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This may require some solo contemplation, dialogue with friends, therapy or journaling.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For instance, a depressed person may feel better in terms of their energy and sleep, but still have negative, ruminating thoughts.—
Charles Trepany,
USA TODAY,
16 Dec. 2024
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People filled comment sections for videos and posts about the shooting with unsympathetic replies, pointing out UnitedHealthcare’s reputation for denying claims, and ruminating on how much suffering Thompson was responsible for at the helm of the company.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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These many watering holes are reflective of the Lone Star state's varied geographic regions, from bald cypress swamps to mountainous desert lakes.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The actress goes on to stay that specific moment is reflective of why their relationship flourishes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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This monster, adrift in reverie, clings to visions no one else can see — until a woman appears.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Handheld digital images give way to more solemn documentary reveries, which give way to surveillance footage and TikTok-style social media interludes.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 May 2025
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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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