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
Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This development is deemed to be crucial for Walnut Creek, especially considering its location at a key intersection, according to the Walnut Creek planning documents.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The eventuality isn’t a surprise considering his 46-79 record and the dwindling fan support at Jenny Craig Pavilion, but the timing is, given that athletic directors typically wait until the end of the season to announce a move.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The last one is difficult, considering Miami isn’t a great-shooting team.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Currently, most prestige movies are confronting half of life; Fennell’s movie is at least considering the other.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, Jones, the Democrat, advised his party to be mindful about their own messaging regarding DEI, considering its political repercussions and voter competing priorities.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
According to a report by Swiss multinational investment bank UBS, 36% of its 87 billionaire clients surveyed had already relocated at least once in 2025, while another 9% were considering doing so.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The question was about the student section’s harassment of former Spartan Xavier Booker, which seemed like a legitimate query considering Booker had a terrible game.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
From an outside lens, Norway’s lack of hockey success doesn’t make much sense, especially considering its status in other winter sports.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This development is deemed to be crucial for Walnut Creek, especially considering its location at a key intersection, according to the Walnut Creek planning documents.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The eventuality isn’t a surprise considering his 46-79 record and the dwindling fan support at Jenny Craig Pavilion, but the timing is, given that athletic directors typically wait until the end of the season to announce a move.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The last one is difficult, considering Miami isn’t a great-shooting team.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Currently, most prestige movies are confronting half of life; Fennell’s movie is at least considering the other.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Nevertheless, Jones, the Democrat, advised his party to be mindful about their own messaging regarding DEI, considering its political repercussions and voter competing priorities.
—Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
According to a report by Swiss multinational investment bank UBS, 36% of its 87 billionaire clients surveyed had already relocated at least once in 2025, while another 9% were considering doing so.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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This greatly improved the meetings that both boards have regarding our budget discussions and has lead to a better understanding between the two bodies.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The White House and Vance’s office have discouraged speculation regarding why Vance did not go to Munich.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Much of that was forged alongside Serena, the winningest women’s player ever with 23 grand slam singles titles who may also be contemplating her own return to tennis.—
Jay Plotkin,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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There’s Amber Glenn, a 26-year-old powerhouse and LGBTQ+ rights activist whose career took off just when most figure skaters are contemplating retirement.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Still, thinking about how great the makeup artist made my skin look has inspired me to keep trying.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Leave with your interviewer being a fan of yours and thinking of you when the right position comes along.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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With spring on the horizon, my mind is eagerly anticipating longer days of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and upcoming vacation getaways.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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By 1998, burnt out on stimulants and anticipating a Y2K apocalypse, Land had a breakdown, left academia, and dropped off the map.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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The athletes playing for Canada and Sweden used to be close off the ice — huge rivals, sure, but admiring of each other’s skills.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chris and Liz Hayward, New Jersey residents with a condominium near the beach, were sunning themselves on the sand on Tuesday, admiring the new Tower 11, decorated with a scuba diver and fish.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The film will therefore be available for viewing in several formats, with some showings shifting between aspect ratios depending on the emotion and intensity of a scene in select theaters – another first.—
Quincy Bowie,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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With the exception for ADA viewing zones, chairs are not allowed in Platinum viewing areas.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Seven years ago, Williams was sitting in his bed in his New York studio apartment, eating pizza out of the box and pondering where to take his career.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Authorities spent nearly two weeks combing the southern Arizona landscape, sorting through doorbell footage, pondering what could have happened to the mother of three.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nikita and his wife, Oksana, fled Russia in desperation two years ago, believing America was their only hope of giving their three children a life free of fear and oppression.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Baseball owners, with Dick Monfort playing a prominent role as a hawk in labor negotiations, are expected to lock out the players after this season, seeking a salary cap, believing that is the only reason the Dodgers win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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