Meaning & use

pondering

verb·Academic

Thinking carefully and deeply about something before reaching a decision or conclusion.

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She sat by the window, pondering whether to accept the new job offer.

He spent the evening pondering the strange message he had just received.

A note on using this word

Pondering suggests slow, careful thought over time, often about a decision or problem, rather than a quick judgment.

Words with a similar meaning

contemplatingmulling

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