as in seeing
for the reason that
considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon
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Relevance
1
as in regarding
to think of in a particular way
I consider him a very good friend
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2
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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3
as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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4
as in anticipating
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 admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considering
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
This is hardly the first roadblock the A's have hit since even considering going to Vegas.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That's not considering around the trees.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Hochman said his office was still considering whether to seek the death penalty.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is considering moving the Supercopa de Espana away from host nation Saudi Arabia for 2027.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The call was a surprising one, especially considering that the East Texas woman searched the sink area several times prior to that moment and had not once spotted the ring.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
And why is the board considering adopting it?
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Jan. 2026
In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
This is hardly the first roadblock the A's have hit since even considering going to Vegas.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That's not considering around the trees.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Hochman said his office was still considering whether to seek the death penalty.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is considering moving the Supercopa de Espana away from host nation Saudi Arabia for 2027.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The call was a surprising one, especially considering that the East Texas woman searched the sink area several times prior to that moment and had not once spotted the ring.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
And why is the board considering adopting it?
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
Verb
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The township is arguing that state law regarding government employee protections against lawsuits conflicts with federal court rulings.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Still, at least some are already contemplating a return to their homeland.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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After months of rumors about the downtown location, in January the company confirmed plans to shut down its stores in DOCO and the Sunrise Mall — the struggling retail center in Citrus Heights where city officials are contemplating eminent domain.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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The makeup of the roster and the team's second-highest preseason ranking in Wieber's seven seasons has her thinking the group could create a special season.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, some legal experts and investors are anticipating a partial or full refutation of the president’s IEEPA tariffs, as the justices showed skepticism during arguments about the president’s authority to levy such taxes without Congressional approval.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her 17-year-old child was anticipating her graduation from Lafayette High School in August.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Celebrini is among many players his age who grew up admiring Jonathan Toews, who signed a one-year deal with his hometown Jets in July.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Orbán-admiring Hungarian press is full of stories about how Orbán will be staying at Blair House, the official guest residence of the White House, a sign of how much things have changed since Orbán was persona non grata during the Biden years.—
Kim Lane Scheppele,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The goggles act as both a viewing interface and a recording device.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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In this bleak economic environment, professionals who have lost their jobs as a result of AI are likely pondering what their next career move should be; whether to transition into a new industry or profession, or how to beef up their arsenal of skills.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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All the activity on his street Sunday left Smith pondering whether anyone’s safe these days.—
Robb Murray,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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