31
meditate(verb, study, develop, consider, worry)
29
ponder(verb, study, mean, develop, consider)
26
reflect(verb, study, consider, worry, favor)
23
muse(verb, study, consider, worry, settle)
22
contemplate(verb, study, develop, consider, plan)
20
deliberate(verb, study, mean, develop, consider)
20
think(verb, study, consider, resolve, reason)
19
mull over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, mean)
17
cogitate(verb, study, develop, consider, favor)
17
consider(verb, study, mean, develop, worry)
15
chew over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, mean)
15
weigh(verb, study, mean, develop, consider)
14
speculate(verb, study, mean, develop, consider)
13
excogitate(verb, study, mean, develop, consider)
13
study(verb, mean, develop, consider, settle)
11
think over(verb, expression, phrasal verb, study, consider)
10
revolve(verb, study, consider, favor, see)
9
brood(verb, study, consider, worry, resolve)
8
Muse
8
graze(verb, attack, have, pick, consume)
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