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
Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Eating and drinking The Oberoi takes a considered approach to dining.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Besides their practical uses, bathrooms are also considered places of retreat, comfort, and relaxation.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Eating and drinking The Oberoi takes a considered approach to dining.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Donation is only considered after every life-saving effort has been exhausted and death has been declared according to strict medical and ethical standards.
—Dr. Hiroshi Sogawa, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Besides their practical uses, bathrooms are also considered places of retreat, comfort, and relaxation.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
Adjective
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The space agency arguably took a smart, calculated risk, though some experts vocally criticized the decision to fly.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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This was a calculated attempt to terrorize people because of their faith.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Since his untimely death, Prince has been regarded as one of the most iconic musicians of his generation.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some mountaineers may have regarded the retreat as a failure of nerve.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Zbur said future expansion would be based on its success in Santa Monica, and that such expansion is already contemplated.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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As Jackson County officials contemplated what to call the state-of-the-art twin stadiums due to open in the early 1970s, one obvious name emerged.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jones even thought the moment was big enough to break his autographed Ryan Getzlaf jersey out of its frame so Whitley, a fellow Texas Christian student, could wear it.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hong heard about Trinket Trade boxes popping up in San Francisco and thought LA needed one too – a place for people to take or leave little treasures.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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However, several blockbuster IPOs, such as the SpaceX offering that could value the company at $1 trillion, are anticipated in the coming months.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Asking one of fashion’s most influential and admired designers to make your child a diaper is truly a testament to Rihanna’s star power.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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For nearly a decade, Denver resident Vinny Del Giudice admired the sculpture that stood in the front yard of his Congress Park home.—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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He was found lying unconscious near the elevator, at which time Andrew called 911.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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After Hawks center Tony Bradley was called for an offensive foul for setting a hard screen on Alvarado, the veteran McCollum got into it with the scrappy Knicks guard, jawing face-to-face in a moment that underscored the growing chippiness in the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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