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
John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The New York Times first reported on March 23 that the Pentagon was considering deploying troops from a combat brigade unit of the 82nd Airborne Division.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The higher price isn’t exactly a surprise, considering physical copies require Nintendo to place the title on a game cartridge, which uses flash memory.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 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
That value has been key, considering how many injuries and absences there have been in Dallas this season.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Charlotte City Council is now considering a potential transportation bond package — also to help fund road improvements.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The training program has proved so successful that Disney is now considering an expansion into Court of Master sommelier training at other premium Disneyland restaurants, including Club 33 and Carthay Circle.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
But then, that’s of little surprise considering its owner and founder is legendary chef Raymond Blanc.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that have piqued the interest of many utility customers struggling with high electric bills.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The New York Times first reported on March 23 that the Pentagon was considering deploying troops from a combat brigade unit of the 82nd Airborne Division.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
The higher price isn’t exactly a surprise, considering physical copies require Nintendo to place the title on a game cartridge, which uses flash memory.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 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
That value has been key, considering how many injuries and absences there have been in Dallas this season.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Charlotte City Council is now considering a potential transportation bond package — also to help fund road improvements.
—Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
The training program has proved so successful that Disney is now considering an expansion into Court of Master sommelier training at other premium Disneyland restaurants, including Club 33 and Carthay Circle.
—Annemarie Dooling, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
But then, that’s of little surprise considering its owner and founder is legendary chef Raymond Blanc.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 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
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Health benefits, child care assistance and other services were rolled back for the poorest Californians and the state is contemplating keeping those cutbacks in place in the coming year.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Till has long been involved with a nonprofit organization called the Firekeeper Alliance, associated with Fire in the Mountains, teaching students on the reservation about how metal can be used as an outlet for catharsis as an alternative to contemplating suicide.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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