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
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The book’s prose is inspired by proverbs and sections from the Old Testament, as well as McConaughey’s own daydreams, nightmares and musings.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 26 June 2025
Among the greatest pleasures of listening to the reels were the everyday moments that punctuated the musings of the medium’s 20th century greats.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to endorse Trump’s musings about Gaza, and Panama chose to placate the American president by accepting deportation flights of non-Panamanians and signing an agreement allowing the United States to deploy military personnel along the Panama Canal.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Adjective
According to the brand, the creative direction for the building originated from historical musings.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The book’s prose is inspired by proverbs and sections from the Old Testament, as well as McConaughey’s own daydreams, nightmares and musings.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 26 June 2025
Among the greatest pleasures of listening to the reels were the everyday moments that punctuated the musings of the medium’s 20th century greats.
—Eliza Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to endorse Trump’s musings about Gaza, and Panama chose to placate the American president by accepting deportation flights of non-Panamanians and signing an agreement allowing the United States to deploy military personnel along the Panama Canal.
—Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musing
Adjective
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Filmed in snowy Vancouver and set to some of the most melancholy songs Leonard Cohen ever recorded, the film lets a sense of fatalism hang over even its lightest moments.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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It’s hushed, melancholy and rending in all the best ways.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Schrecker’s No Ivory Tower is a granular account of the effect that the Red Scare had on American universities, as well as a broader meditation on the nature and history of academic freedom.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
21 July 2025
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Beyond supplements, complementary methods like meditation, yoga, and acupuncture have been shown to enhance sleep quality.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
21 July 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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Murphy, who has launched a group called the American EV Jobs Alliance to try to build bipartisan support for electric vehicles, has spent years pondering why more Republicans won't buy them.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While plaintiff opposition reflects legitimate concerns, these can be addressed with thoughtful defense strategies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The memory foam interior supports your head from all angles, and it’s designed with thoughtful contouring at the back and sides of your neck.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In its own way, the film is also a contemplation of recollections, memory and post-Yugoslav reality.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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These works demand contemplation, offering not just spectacle but urgent commentary.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 May 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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Yet much of the field focuses on people who are emotionally open and reflective – neglecting executives, who are often socialized to view themselves as purely rational decision-makers.—
Prince Sarpong,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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The smaller Kepler Crater will also be visible Both Copernicus and the smaller Kepler Crater to its left are surrounded by bright streaks of reflective material that were thrown out in the violent aftermath of their creation.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The performance invoked beloved and timeless musical spirits, pushing those in attendance to dance in joyful reverie.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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Idealistic reveries are interrupted as the moon and Venus clash!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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