Mused

He sat silently and mused about his future plans.

The detective mused over the clues at the crime scene.

The historian mused on the events leading up to the war.

She mused on the impact of colonialism on language and culture.

She sat quietly and mused on the events of the day.

She often mused about the funny story her grandpa told her.

She mused over the comical cartoon in the newspaper.

The journalist mused over the angle and tone of her article.