COGITATES Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

cogitates

verb

present tense third-person singular of cogitate

as in contemplates

to give serious and careful thought to by the time he finishes cogitating what to do with his life, it'll be almost over

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The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.

— Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026

Definition of contemplates

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Vieira ponders the dilemma from his own perspective as a coach, having had spells in charge at New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 June 2026
As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.

— Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026

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Fans can enjoy a selection of food favorites like hot dogs, pizza, pierogi, burgers, warm pretzels and popcorn in addition to full-service bars in the stands, while mascot Rusty the Railcat entertains all ages.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
For Rodriguez, the property represents the realization of a childhood dream that shaped not only the architecture of the home but also how the couple entertains and lives.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of entertains

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But Silverman pledged that at least 30% of the new housing would be preserved for at least 40 years at rental rates the state considers affordable.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2026
The former Cathedral High School building in Uptown, which the city considers to be neglected and derelict, has a new owner.

— Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

Definition of considers

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In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The New York Knicks took a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday as the franchise eyes its first NBA Finals berth since 1999.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026

Definition of eyes

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Jamie Zeitzer, a professor of sleep medicine at Stanford University who studies circadian rhythms, said that sleep timing and regularity are in many ways as important for your health and well-being as the duration of your sleep.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
The weight of European security has been a decades-long debate, according to Ian Lesser, who studies the alliance for the German Marshall Fund in Brussels.

— Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 7 July 2026

Definition of studies

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Semiconductor stocks are experiencing a sharp downturn, wiping out over a trillion dollars in market value, as Wall Street questions the sustainability of record AI capital spending.

— Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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