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
Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
This Canary Island is considered the archipelago’s top hiking destination, especially in winter when January and February temperatures reach around 22°C.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
In a world often focused on visibility and performance, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Vintage presents a considered vision of modern perfumery, one that values intimacy, familiarity, and the profound human experience of scent.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
As odd as their arrangements can be, Bryan’s songs benefit from a robust, considered production.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
It is considered the sixth oldest town in Connecticut.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
This Canary Island is considered the archipelago’s top hiking destination, especially in winter when January and February temperatures reach around 22°C.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
Adjective
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Guerin took a calculated risk in acquiring Hughes without any promises that the 2024 Norris Trophy winner would sign an extension.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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After her husband’s death, Richins published a children’s book about grief meant to help her sons cope with the loss, a detail prosecutors said underscored the calculated nature of the crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Bournemouth’s departing Andoni Iraola is also still regarded as a strong contender, having been earmarked from the outset.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our team had intimate conversations with ChatGPT, regarded as taboo, which unlocked the insight that people want to be fully seen without being judged or penalized.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Hot Ones host Sean Evans was featured on the Most Powerful People in Media list and contemplated who his next dream guest would be.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Chaotic terrain is characterized by fractured, jumbled blocks of rock thought to have formed when underground ice melted and caused the surface above to collapse.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Returning last summer, I was reminded of the incredible detail and thought put into every element of the park.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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The new balance between internal combustion and electrical energy means more fuel will be burned than electrical energy deployed, with the split anticipated to be closer to 60/40 rather than the current 50/50.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Where else is Buc-ee's anticipated to open?—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The experience of being watched by Frida in the operating room, of being appreciated and admired by this younger woman, awakens something in Gabrielle.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While they are admired for their beauty, The Wildcat Sanctuary says that fascination fuels the exotic pet trade and private ownership.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
12 May 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
Verb
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The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform has called it discriminatory and counterproductive.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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His post caught the attention of a producer working for a podcast called The Last Invention, which was documenting debates about artificial general intelligence (AGI), a hypothetical form of AI that could surpass human intelligence.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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