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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cogitates
  1. contemplates
  2. ponders
  3. debates
  4. entertains
  5. considers
  6. eyes
  7. studies
  8. questions
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Definition of ponders
Verb
  • While Washington debates another extension, its rivals are designing the next generation of commercial ties with Africa.
    — Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
  • While the country debates its own past, Stan Franklin was at the memorial thinking about its future.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of debates
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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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Stanford professor Jamie Zeitzer, a physiologist who studies circadian cycles and how humans respond to light, supports ending the twice-a-year time changes.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • These findings could be useful for understanding how modern sleep patterns affect our health, says Sonja Schütz, a neurologist who studies sleep medicine at University of Michigan Health.
    — Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 July 2026
Definition of studies
Verb
  • The show questions whether Munch’s public commissions celebrated workers or simply created an appealing image for industry.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
  • Peterson's former attorney, Mark Geragos, is among those featured in the documentary that questions Peterson's 2004 conviction.
    — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of questions
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