muse (over)

Definition of muse (over)next

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ponder
Verb
  • Pluribus creator Vince Gilligan once pondered that the extras who make up the hive mind on the dystopian future show should be naked.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Rice pondered about his team in the final moments of his Wednesday press conference.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Muse (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muse%20%28over%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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