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adjective

kən-ˈsi-dərd How to pronounce considered (audio)
Definition of considerednext
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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verb

past tense of consider
1
as in regarded
to think of in a particular way I consider him a very good friend

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as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to carefully considering our options

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3
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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5
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
Adjective
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 22 Apr. 2026 Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Both Northern California teams are 41-55 and considered long shots to salvage their seasons and reach the playoffs. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The expansion also advances Washington’s long-term effort to establish a more resilient domestic supply chain for minerals considered vital to national security. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for considered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
  1. calculated
  2. regarded
  3. contemplated
  4. thought
  5. anticipated
  6. admired
  7. reasoned
  8. called
Adjective
  • Navigators aboard a submarine or ship could determine their own location by measuring the Doppler shift of a Transit satellite passing overhead while also receiving the satellite’s pre-calculated orbital and location data as a transmission.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • His opposing counsel called the meandering show a calculated performance.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of calculated
Verb
  • Even Advanced Placement examinations—formerly regarded as one of the strongest objective measures available—have become part of this debate.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Despite primarily playing club football for Bayer Leverkusen at centre-back, Quansah is regarded as a right-back option by Tuchel.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • This ambitious strategy, known as marine cloud brightening (MCB), has been one of several geoengineering strategies contemplated as a way to counteract global warming.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
  • The story includes messages referring to the incident sent by Racicot two years later, before Platner contemplated running for office.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Definition of contemplated
Verb
  • The first in the state of Idaho, previously not thought to be within the mosquito’s territory, was discovered in August.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • The latest sugar isn't essential for life, but can easily convert to a form that's thought to be crucial to kick-starting life on Earth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of thought
Verb
  • In San Diego, the law could have a greater reach than the city anticipated.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Trump’s growth potential was, of course, greater than Graham had anticipated.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
Verb
  • There are literally hundreds more movie retro theaters and drive-ins to be admired in her book.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
  • But Finch had long admired Ball’s skill set and ingenuity, and Clifford called unsolicited to vouch for a player who has been criticized throughout his career as unserious, all style over substance.
    — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of admired
Adjective
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Verb
  • Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • People crowded the entrance as if waiting for their boarding group to be called, which didn’t make sense to me — there were no overhead bins to claim!
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026
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