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
Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The spiral notebook also includes to-do lists of tasks to be completed in the lead up to the slay, as well as musings justifying his plans, CNN reported.
—Rocco Parascandola, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
But these pseudo-philosophical musings on the nature of free will and fate, which wouldn’t sound especially out of place in a stoned freshman’s dorm room, are at least presented with some panache, as a vengeful orphan challenges a crumbling city’s unfeeling ruler to a game of Go.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Conceptually, ‘Moonlight Rhapsody’ is powered by El Khalil’s poetic musings over the mysteries of the moon and how humanity’s missions there have altered the course of earthly history.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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But in a cryptic twist on Friday morning, the president-elect sent out a tweet left open to interpretation, with some musing it was meant as a direct message to Musk instead.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
The spiral notebook also includes to-do lists of tasks to be completed in the lead up to the slay, as well as musings justifying his plans, CNN reported.
—Rocco Parascandola, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024
But these pseudo-philosophical musings on the nature of free will and fate, which wouldn’t sound especially out of place in a stoned freshman’s dorm room, are at least presented with some panache, as a vengeful orphan challenges a crumbling city’s unfeeling ruler to a game of Go.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Conceptually, ‘Moonlight Rhapsody’ is powered by El Khalil’s poetic musings over the mysteries of the moon and how humanity’s missions there have altered the course of earthly history.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musing
Adjective
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The Heat’s 36-point loss to the NBA’s fifth-worst team over the weekend marked their third-largest home defeat in the last two decades and kept them hovering around .500 as a melancholy cloud hangs over the franchise’s head.James Jackson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The melancholy song reaches a new high on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Use this time for activities like meditation, nature walks, or simply resting to prevent burnout.Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Breathing Exercises or Meditation Practicing meditation, breathwork, or mindfulness exercises can be a great addition to a healthy morning routine.Mark Gurarie, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Fitbit Charge 6 continues to lead the fitness tracker market with thoughtful updates.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
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However, the thoughtful gesture quickly turned upside down.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mercury’s entrance to philosophical Sagittarius suggests contemplation as a means to discover what is true for you.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Courrèges circular layout evoked infinite contemplation.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
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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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For years, experts have noted that these measurements are not standardized, can vary by day and time, and are not reflective of a person's overall fluoride exposure.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
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Charly's playful knack for finding the best lounging spots is reflective of the breed's charming characteristics.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Poetry Summer as Erasure Helen Guri Poet Anne Simpson writes a heatwave as a reverie.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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The result is a film whose formal audacity is matched by its moral seriousness, examining America’s Jim Crow era through casually searing images interwoven with poetic reveries and archival footage, our nation’s raw-wound present connected to an inescapable past.Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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