as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought
my considered opinion is that this is the best movie I've ever seen
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as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipated
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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as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considered
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
These are words that reflect a more considered and customized approach in providing wellness experiences.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth residents who are interested in being considered for the board of managers can apply online.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
There’s something to be said about working that way, but the difference for Agents is that the songs were, in turn, more considered and fleshed out by the time they were brought to the band, even if those songs demanded more work afterward.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
These are words that reflect a more considered and customized approach in providing wellness experiences.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Still, experts say CoQ10 is considered safe for most people.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth residents who are interested in being considered for the board of managers can apply online.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
Adjective
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Kara opposes this hate group, fighting the calculated acts of disinformation, intolerance, and bigotry.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Ivy League graduate and former high school valedictorian has since become a polarizing public figure, viewed by some as a vigilante and others as a cold and calculated murderer.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vocational schools were regarded as an afterthought, a last-ditch option, offering vastly less prestige than traditional universities, particularly vaunted Ivy League institutions.—
Stephen Tave,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Japan has punched above its weight on the global cultural stage for generations, but Hollywood studios have long regarded the country as one of the world’s most challenging places to shoot.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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To that point, the settlement attempts to correct an economic harm and cannot address possible harms that are contemplated by other areas of law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The idea of even having to make a decision like the one being contemplated in Dynamite is so difficult that most presidents would prefer not think about it until absolutely necessary.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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While rapper GloRilla was performing, someone in the audience threw an object thought to be a bottle at the stage.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Principal photography is targeted for the second quarter of 2027, with a 2028 release anticipated, according to producer Cabigon.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Avondale Elementary anticipated the drop in letter grade following initial data from the state back in July and was proactive in improving performance, said Eric Dueppen, the district's superintendent.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Venus Williams has long been admired for her grace, athleticism, and quiet confidence both on and off the tennis court.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Nov. 2025
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Even the house’s actual residents were the right types—one was a post-punk musician Trier admired.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The ledger is the foundation of reasoned conclusion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The differences between any given Grokipedia and Wikipedia entry are in some sense hard to debate because there is no shared ground upon which to have a reasoned disagreement; to gravitate toward Grokipedia is to leave the world of evidence for that of belief.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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For two years now, figures from Israeli cabinet ministers to the US President have openly called for the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Opening batter Verma, who was only called back into the squad as injury cover for the finals, scored a career-best 87 off 78 balls as the tournament co-host reached 298-7 in 50 overs after losing the toss and being sent in to bat.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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