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
  • As humanity contemplates the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change, Sulej says the story of the Mastodonsaurus offers some hope.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 17 July 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
  • Nvidia is heading up a new alliance of tech industry giants focused on keeping open-source AI models secure as Washington debates how and whether to restrict them.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
  • The ’Obsession’ And ’Backrooms’ Lesson While Hollywood debates the merger, two films arrived that reframed what’s possible.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of debates
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  • Now 94, Cynthia still entertains with tales of bygone Barbados at the family's regular guest cocktail parties, whilst dinner is underscored by jazz singers and instrumentalists.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of entertains
Verb
  • As Overcash considers legal options, Burnsville city inspectors are planning to visit the apartment in early August.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Although there are myriad points of contention within the Democratic Party, such as support for Israel, El-Sayed considers economic issues a top issue for his campaign.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of eyes
Verb
  • OpenAI employs top mathematicians and physicists—including one who studies black holes, and another who specializes in string theory.
    — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • Next, the attacker studies how different AI models respond when asked to locate that resource.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of studies
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  • However, the article questions this approach, arguing drones can still succeed by causing disruption even if defeated, and calls for more proactive air dominance against evolving drone threats.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • The director is a descendant of the First Nations, and the film questions the colonial myth of what is beyond the frontier and how this myth still affects people.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of questions
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