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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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
Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Another significant point worth considering is niche marketing strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
McGwire’s 48-game streak in 1996 came after reaching base in his last 14 games of 1995, for a 62-game on-base streak that ranks as the fifth-longest in MLB history, when considering streaks that span multiple seasons.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
What retirement investments are worth considering in today's landscape?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The joint probe from both states makes sense when considering a number of World Cup games, including the final on July 19, are being played at nearby MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
That being said, Antler is considering moving past its lane of funding founders that are just getting started.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Verb
Osaka’s tennis shone, too, in a 6-3, 7-6(3) win that felt straightforward considering Siegemund’s ability to knock opponents off rhythm with her awkward, slice-laden game and use of tennis’ dark arts.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Mecum hasn’t published an auction estimate, but the vehicle seems certain to fetch top dollar considering its pedigree.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
Another significant point worth considering is niche marketing strategy.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
McGwire’s 48-game streak in 1996 came after reaching base in his last 14 games of 1995, for a 62-game on-base streak that ranks as the fifth-longest in MLB history, when considering streaks that span multiple seasons.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
What retirement investments are worth considering in today's landscape?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The joint probe from both states makes sense when considering a number of World Cup games, including the final on July 19, are being played at nearby MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Powering the phone is a MediaTek Helio G99—this is a bit underpowered, even at this price point, but considering this is not meant to be a main phone, the silicon is serviceable.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
That being said, Antler is considering moving past its lane of funding founders that are just getting started.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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The incumbent then went on the attack against Moulton for his 2024 comments regarding trans athletes participating in girls’ youth and collegiate sports.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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That legislation included more stringent rules to qualify for SNAP, particularly regarding work requirements.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Introduced by Assemblyman Isaac Bryan, D-Culver City, the bill authorizes exemptions from state sales tax limits in Contra Costa and Los Angeles Counties—just as voters in both counties are contemplating increases to their local sales taxes.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Even before this year, employers were contemplating whether to cover GLP-1 drugs at all or whether to stop covering them altogether.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Why is impostor syndrome an important point to consider when thinking about the literary life of Marilyn Monroe?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Like all sensible, forward-thinking clubs, Newcastle keep a database of potential managerial targets in case the worst happens, yet during a moment of trepidation, no approaches were made or feelers put out.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Giuseppe’s fluent English also helped refine his instinct for anticipating luxury jewelry trends, while enhancing his ability to develop designs that resonate with luxury consumers and retailers.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Those anticipating a life-sized Prince hologram or an interactive experience of his Minnesota life should lower their expectations before visiting.—
Hannah Brueske,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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In 2014, the Ig Nobel Prize in psychology went to a trio of researchers who found that people who habitually stay up late are, on average, more self-admiring, more manipulative and more psychopathic than people who habitually arise early in the morning.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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From island hopping along the always-sunny Maldives and admiring pink sands in the Bahamas, to coconut mangrove-trekking in the Philippines and biking past pineapple fields in French Polynesia, tropical charm manifests in an array of ways.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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That might mean that your husband and son have a private commemoration at a spot that was meaningful to your father, or that your son comes to the viewing early and your husband helps him out.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
25 May 2026
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Once communities begin viewing treatment centers as places people enter but never leave, public-health systems begin to fracture.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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By mid-November, the administration was even pondering a 40-cent-per-gallon levy, with the proceeds eventually refunded to consumers.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Would that every schoolchild could stand on the grassy knoll for a quiet minute, pondering the imponderables.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Both were driven by the same mistake of believing the narrative before proving the economics.—
Hebron Sher,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Doctors and health professionals also strongly supported changing the name, believing that the benefits would outweigh the risks.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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