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
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
But considering all that energy is crammed into an incredibly tiny area, the energy densities reach conditions not seen in the universe since the earliest moments of the Big Bang.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
This is certainly a pretty significant update considering Irving is planning to use extreme caution with his rehab process, even saying earlier this offseason that a return before the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs is no sure thing.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Reviewers raved about the steak and lamb chops, adding the happy hour menu and the butter cake for dessert are also worth considering.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Princess Anne making this particular stop shouldn’t be surprising, considering she’s widely seen as the hardest-working royal.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
While members of the UK government were considering the country’s relationship to fashion, a handful of designers were distilling their own experience of British life onto the runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Vronsky considering the black trousers that contain Anna’s husband’s legs.
—Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
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IndyStar uses discretion in naming people accused of crimes, considering the severity of charges and available information, among other factors.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
But considering all that energy is crammed into an incredibly tiny area, the energy densities reach conditions not seen in the universe since the earliest moments of the Big Bang.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
This is certainly a pretty significant update considering Irving is planning to use extreme caution with his rehab process, even saying earlier this offseason that a return before the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs is no sure thing.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Reviewers raved about the steak and lamb chops, adding the happy hour menu and the butter cake for dessert are also worth considering.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Princess Anne making this particular stop shouldn’t be surprising, considering she’s widely seen as the hardest-working royal.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Sep. 2025
While members of the UK government were considering the country’s relationship to fashion, a handful of designers were distilling their own experience of British life onto the runway.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Vronsky considering the black trousers that contain Anna’s husband’s legs.
—Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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During the birthday celebrations for the Grand Queen Dowager Inju (Seo Yi-sook), Lee Heon’s paternal grandmother, Jesan orchestrates the arrival of evidence regarding the truth behind Heon’s mother’s death.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Selena Gomez's mother Mandy Teefey is ready to set the record straight regarding her daughter's recent wedding to producer Benny Blanco.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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Democrats also are contemplating hosting a midterm convention, as the party looks to boost turnout and raise more money.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Current investors will need to exercise patience and closely monitor execution, while those contemplating a purchase should carefully assess the risks and avoid chasing short-term momentum.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Graduates from the Budapest Metropolitan University also presented their collections at the Hungarian National Museum, while Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design students showcased their forward-thinking work on campus.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Championing forward-thinking music has always been my mission, just as working alongside powerful women and incredible musicians has been.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Those performances, along with Woods’ accomplishments and a host of other returning talent, have Harrison anticipating another standout season.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Sep. 2025
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His comments didn’t significantly alter the market’s expectations for rate cuts this year, with investors still anticipating a 25-basis-point cut at both the October and December meetings.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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Later that year, Gilbert attended Westheimer’s 96th birthday in Manhattan, admiring a room filled with her friend’s closest connections, spanning in age.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
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From Lucerne’s Old Town, cross the 14th-century chapel bridge, Europe’s oldest wooden covered bridge, admiring the iconic water tower along the way.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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The partnership will include large-scale viewing parties, concerts, meet-and-greets with former stars, co-branded merchandise and retail promotions.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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But for iPhone owners who have long relied on Files for viewing, marking, and filling out PDFs and the like, Preview doesn’t bring many new capabilities.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leonardo DiCaprio has longtime fans pondering if a former teen heartthrob by any other name is still just as famous.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Figuring out how to manage and reduce stress is always a question worth pondering.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
17 Sep. 2025
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Middle-aged groups fell in between, with 42 percent of 30–44-year-olds and 48 percent of 45–64-year-olds believing they would be taken up.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The question is whether that spark can sustain a flame big enough to keep both its faithful backers and its new investors believing.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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