Mused

The detective mused over the clues at the crime scene.

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

"The professor mused over the complexities of the theory."

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

He often mused about the entertaining anecdotes his colleague shared with him.

She mused at the ridiculous costumes in the carnival parade.

He often mused about the state of the world while walking his dog.