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Pondering

Verb / ˈpɑ:ndɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for pondering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Thinking about something carefully and for a long time

Synonyms & similar words

broody ruminative thinkover contemplative mullover meditate mull meditative ruminate pensive reflect contemplate speculate muse excogitate reflective ponder chewover musing brooding contemplating meditating ruminating thinking considering reflecting musing brooding deliberating cogitating speculating puzzling wondering studying scrutinizing examining analyzing evaluating judging assessing

Example sentences

  1. I was pondering what to cook for dinner.
  2. He sat in silence, pondering over his life choices.
  3. The teacher was pondering on how to explain the concept to the students.
  4. She was pondering whether to take the job offer or not.
  5. The scientist was pondering the results of the experiment.

Quotes

  • 'I think, therefore I am.' - Rene Descartes
  • 'Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.' - Peter Hagerty
  • 'The unexamined life is not worth living.' - Socrates

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