mulls (over)

verb

Definition of mulls (over)next
present tense third-person singular of mull (over)
as in debates
to give serious and careful thought to mull over the idea for a while and then let me know

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  1. considers
  2. weighs
  3. explores
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  • The process begins with that concept stage when Dahlgren said the line reviews what worked well on previous ships and considers the broader state of the industry.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
  • With 99% of counties nationwide affected by flooding since 1996, FEMA considers floods the most common and costly natural disasters in the country.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of considers
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  • Irreverent and misguided, Lew’s genius and famous name weighs heavily on him but using his gift to help solve homicides may– finally– offer his life some direction and purpose.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The table folds compactly for easy storage and transport and weighs just seven pounds.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of weighs
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  • The series explores the history of the ‘Madden’ video game, including the origins of Electronic Arts and the efforts to convince John Madden to come onboard.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Abandons explores those complex compromises through the most powerful human instinct — the love and protection of mothers.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of explores
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