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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3
as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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4
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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5
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
Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Panelist Alex Minard, NCTA’s vice president and lead legislative counsel, said 24 states are considering legislation to address this problem.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Chris Wright said the Energy Department was considering cancelling federal grants for projects from both red and blue states — after White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought suggested on X that the administration was cancelling projects in largely blue states.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Duffy said controllers are concerned about working without pay during the shutdown, with some considering taking on second jobs, like calling in sick to drive for Uber.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The news came as a shock, considering that Alba, 36, in May signed a contract extension through 2027.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Travelers can also save by considering booking a layover, which Google said could help save about 22 percent on average compared to nonstop routes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Euro zone inflation picks up pace European investors are considering various data releases on Wednesday.
—Tasmin Lockwood,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Hegseth also called to prohibit considering the same adverse information across multiple promotion points, except required by law.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
And considering Maye’s 17 sacks this season — already half his total from 2024 — McDaniels had plenty of reasons to justify a conservative approach.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Panelist Alex Minard, NCTA’s vice president and lead legislative counsel, said 24 states are considering legislation to address this problem.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Chris Wright said the Energy Department was considering cancelling federal grants for projects from both red and blue states — after White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought suggested on X that the administration was cancelling projects in largely blue states.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Duffy said controllers are concerned about working without pay during the shutdown, with some considering taking on second jobs, like calling in sick to drive for Uber.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
The news came as a shock, considering that Alba, 36, in May signed a contract extension through 2027.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Travelers can also save by considering booking a layover, which Google said could help save about 22 percent on average compared to nonstop routes.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Euro zone inflation picks up pace European investors are considering various data releases on Wednesday.
—Tasmin Lockwood,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Hegseth also called to prohibit considering the same adverse information across multiple promotion points, except required by law.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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Breslow noted the duality of disappointment and optimism regarding the organization’s direction after years of building for the future.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Little time passed between the news of Gein’s crimes and speculation regarding his gender identity.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Now, Brown is losing followers, other creators are weighing in, and another Hannah Brown is contemplating ways to distance herself from the whole thing.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
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In a Fox Business interview, Carr mentioned that the FTC is contemplating broadening its click-to-cancel rulemaking, asserting his disagreement with the previous administration’s approach to establishing the rule.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through it all, Safdie kept thinking about the Kerr project, eventually buying a copy of a yellow Nautica sweatshirt Kerr wears in an HBO documentary about his career and sending it to Johnson.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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An apparently healthy woman in her early 40s might not be whom one pictures when thinking of colon cancer.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Such changes may ultimately create greater access to capital for new, fast-growing startups, especially for businesses anticipating an exit within a few years.—
Beth Braverman,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, industries like technology, finance, and non-profit are anticipating to hire less than the average employer.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The movie’s loveliest section is when Abslam starts to see her with new eyes, admiring her resourcefulness as a gentle romance blooms.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Why do pop stars, designers, and everyday wearers alike keep returning to it, reinventing it, and re-admiring it?—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Any confusion around the viewing process itself should be cleared up by the end of this guide.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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During a presentation today at MIA Market in Rome, YouTube’s Head of Business Strategy and Operations, EMEA, Luca Forlin, said the linear TV viewing uptick generated by the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the Mets are back to square one, pondering a new kind of disappointment.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Over a mashup of fiddles and guitars, Tod and Jennings blend their rough-hewn voices on a song about consequences for older vices and choices, pondering when the consequences of those actions outweigh the vices themselves.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moncrieff had struggled with the book’s title, believing a literal translation would make British readers think of menstruation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Stop reading fake news and believing the lies.—
Ofir Akunis,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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