as in seeing
for the reason that
considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon
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Relevance
1
as in regarding
to think of in a particular way
I consider him a very good friend
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2
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipating
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job
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as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considering
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Here’s why, plus a look at other states considering the move.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The pair were not the only ones considering Olsson’s Wyscout clips.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The company is considering a dual-class share structure in the listing that would potentially give insiders such as Musk extra voting power to dominate decision making.
—Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
April kicks off on a powerful note, especially when considering the full moon in Libra igniting your ninth house of expansion, travel and long-term plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The Denver Broncos are reportedly considering adding Rodgers to their roster, Pro Football Talk reported Wednesday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, this April marks an opportune time to tap into your home equity, especially considering that a recent report showed levels in the country sitting at $11 trillion.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
That is to be expected considering the streamer’s relative newness to the space, but such immaturity can jump off the screen.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
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No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
Here’s why, plus a look at other states considering the move.
—Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The pair were not the only ones considering Olsson’s Wyscout clips.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The company is considering a dual-class share structure in the listing that would potentially give insiders such as Musk extra voting power to dominate decision making.
—Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
April kicks off on a powerful note, especially when considering the full moon in Libra igniting your ninth house of expansion, travel and long-term plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The Denver Broncos are reportedly considering adding Rodgers to their roster, Pro Football Talk reported Wednesday.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Fortunately, this April marks an opportune time to tap into your home equity, especially considering that a recent report showed levels in the country sitting at $11 trillion.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
That is to be expected considering the streamer’s relative newness to the space, but such immaturity can jump off the screen.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
Verb
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This season has been particularly confounding, as Jokic himself pointed out this week regarding his individual play.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Pentagon did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Saturday regarding the American casualties at the Saudi base.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Choosing among loud, louder and loudest shirts, then contemplating whether to go with jorts or florts (don’t ask) and selecting the appropriate socks and crocs, Black finally is ready to go until Sarah Sherman shows up to spoil things.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Focus on the craft in front of you without thinking of its hypothetical audience.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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But as these researchers are the first to admit, the difficulty of defining intelligence is as old as the study of thinking itself—and has plagued artificial intelligence as a field from its very earliest days.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Upon first light in Wrigleyville early Thursday, the marquee at Murphy’s Bleachers, the venerable bar at the corner of Waveland and Sheffield avenues, still counted down toward a day people had been anticipating for the past 166 days, since the Cubs ended last season.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Potential bidders and sports finance executives have been anticipating the league’s decision for years and will not be surprised by Wednesday’s vote.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Look at this man trying to find points of connection while also admiring her work and lifting it above his.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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The terrace opens onto uninterrupted countryside vistas, ideal for admiring over a sunset apéritif.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The $10 general admission during the Lilac Festival on weekends includes petting zoo, lilac maze, hoe down & jug band shows, lawn games, and lilac viewing.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Of the acquisition, Park noted that Kani’s Ariel Esteban Cayer and Pearl Chan of Kani had accompanied the project for years, viewing early cuts and helping guide it toward completion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But news is expected soon on the Hall of Fame KU coach, who is pondering his future after having heart problems the past few years.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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As new signs of a rift emerge in Western alliances, Putin and his generals are pondering plans for the spring and summer campaign across more than the 1,200-kilometer (about 750-mile) front line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump launched this conflict believing that Iran was weak, and that a short, sharp campaign would force a new leader to terms.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Not like the spring of 2021, with poor Chris Woodward trying his darndest to talk us into believing Joey Gallo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Kyle Gibson were the makings of something big.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 25,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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