musing

[ myoo-zing ]

/ ˈmyu zɪŋ /

absorbed in thought; meditative.

contemplation; reflection.

Nearby words

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at muse, -ing², -ing¹

Related formsmus·ing·ly, adverbun·mus·ing, adjective

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Contrary to the musings of various pollsters and political pundits, Democrats never stood a chance.
How the Lame Democrats Blew It|Goldie Taylor|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A stand-up comedian in a self-titled sitcom revolving around his musings about nothing?
Is John Mulaney the Next Seinfeld?|Kevin Fallon|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The letter shifts into musings about faith, philosophy and more.
Exclusive: Bergdahl Explains in Prison Letters Why He Vanished|Kimberly Dozier|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The following day, I could listen to the musings of Donald Trump (I skipped this, as did almost every other attendee).
At CPAC, Calls for Fresh Ideas Are Followed by the Same Stale Shtick|Michael Moynihan|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Activist interviews run alongside angst-ridden poetry and musings from the locker rooms and fraught cafeterias of high school.
Championing Teenage Feminism—One Blog Post at a Time|Allison Yarrow|March 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
As on that morning long ago, her musings were interrupted by the appearance of her father the Governor.
Akbar|P. A. S. van Limburg-Brouwer
Her musings were suddenly cut short by a violent ring at the hall bell.
Virgie's Inheritance|Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
At this point his musings were broken by confused shoutings and whistles.
The Gay Adventure|Richard Bird
He muses upon the irony of fate: and the world is the richer for his musings.
A Day with the Poet Burns|Anonymous
The sour neglect and systematic opposition of the rising party of the dissenters had outwearied his musings.
Amenities of Literature|Isaac Disraeli