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
Brett Samuels, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
But a decade later, there's something fascinating about some of its AI musings and predictions that propel it into relevancy, just like beloved classics from the 1980s like RoboCop.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
My mind would spin through the various dramas of the week, and then zoom out to broader existential musings about my life path.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Gauthier | Reuters Trump’s tariffs on some Canadian goods and musings about making the country the 51st U.S. state have sparked a wave of nationalism north of the U.S. border.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Those musings have caused alarm among some critics who have watched the president bowl over guardrails and norms in his first two months back in office.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
But a decade later, there's something fascinating about some of its AI musings and predictions that propel it into relevancy, just like beloved classics from the 1980s like RoboCop.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
My mind would spin through the various dramas of the week, and then zoom out to broader existential musings about my life path.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Gauthier | Reuters Trump’s tariffs on some Canadian goods and musings about making the country the 51st U.S. state have sparked a wave of nationalism north of the U.S. border.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musing
Adjective
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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With her My Band Y’all band providing muscular backing, Clarkson gave the rock classic a melancholy makeover, injecting an extra layer of longing into Dave Grohl’s lyrics, as well as, of course, busting out one of signature paint-peeling high notes.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is not the same as meditation, which is beneficial in other ways but involves concentrating on your breath or on a mantra.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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Branden Kazen-Maddox makes time for mud massages, meditation and aerial hoop adventures.—
Sarah Bahr,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 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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This is a complex matter requiring thoughtful consideration and a long-term perspective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pair both showed up to their second date on the beach with thoughtful gifts and eventually shared their first kiss before Tyler met Madison's family.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These powerful works, rich with layered paint, found materials, sand and other organic elements, invite contemplation on themes of faith, ritual, immigration, and the environment.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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For many people, these are places of peace, contemplation, and prayer.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 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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The bumpy welcome was reflective of Mr. Bessent’s first few months in what might be the most difficult job in Washington.—
Alan Rappeport,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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The glass is highly reflective, and the screen simply doesn’t get bright enough to combat direct sunlight, making outdoor visibility a challenge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, flashes of signs and fleeting memories — and, sometimes, ink-blot tests and medical questionnaires and test-answer forms — interrupt Maria’s reveries.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her initial reverie was cut short by the piercing buzz of his cordless drill.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Musing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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