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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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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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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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
Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Retain clients who were considering leaving?
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, lawmakers are considering expanding the list further to include medical and behavioral health facilities, schools, colleges and universities.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Wisconsin attorneys and gun rights advocates argue gun owners considering openly carrying their firearms at protests should think carefully about their decision.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Thank you to the jury for considering all the evidence and making their verdict.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As for trade value, considering he already has been extended with a deal that kicks in next season, the poison-pill element would make a trade complex with Niko.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Thank you for even considering.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dave Parker, a spokesman for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said interstates and highways were in pretty good shape overall considering the amount of sleet and snow.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Retain clients who were considering leaving?
—Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Now, lawmakers are considering expanding the list further to include medical and behavioral health facilities, schools, colleges and universities.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Wisconsin attorneys and gun rights advocates argue gun owners considering openly carrying their firearms at protests should think carefully about their decision.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Thank you to the jury for considering all the evidence and making their verdict.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
As for trade value, considering he already has been extended with a deal that kicks in next season, the poison-pill element would make a trade complex with Niko.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
Thank you for even considering.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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The first-in-the-nation AI legislation is designed to protect consumers from the very real risk of algorithmic discrimination by AI systems in decisions regarding employment, lending, education opportunities, insurance, housing, health care, and essential government services.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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The situation currently is that only a handful of states have enacted new laws regarding AI and mental health, but most states have not yet done so.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Among critics is San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a tech-friendly Democrat who is contemplating a run for governor.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Today's developments, however, also spark a new series of questions worth contemplating.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lewis acknowledged after a 3-9 finish in 2024 that thinking about the collective needs to be emphasized more than ever in this age of transfer portal comings and goings.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Glasgow smile could have been used to send a message to anybody who was thinking of ratting them out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Before Penelope and Colin's love story played out on season 3, fans were already anticipating the best friends coupling up.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Attorneys wrote that the team induced coaches to terminate their agreements with MVSC and join the Sporting umbrella, anticipating that players would follow them.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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The group received admiring press, and was funded by Congress and various philanthropies; the budget at Dare headquarters eventually approached twenty-five million dollars a year.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Along with admiring the fountain's grandeur, many who visit the fountain to toss a coin into the water with their right hand over their left shoulder.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, the clip of the penguin proved something of a Rorschach test, with some viewing the creature as a lonely outcast, and others interpreting the penguin’s journey as a quest for adventure.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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More than any live-action Marvel show that Disney+ has produced before, Wonder Man accomplishes what Netflix did with Jessica Jones and FX did with Legion (while also creating a much lighter viewing experience).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Rams will be at home pondering what might have been.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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That was the question that Golden Rain Foundation directors asked in August while pondering ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.—
Anita Gosch,
Oc Register,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Renee Nicole Good was a pawn of leftist politicians and activists who beguiled her into believing that ICE officers are the bad guys and that there is virtue in attacking them, breaking the law and resisting arrest.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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The first-of-a-kind brain-stimulation device approved to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the US has had its efficacy questioned, with scientists believing that its Food and Drug Administration (US) approval was based on too small a study.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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