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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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
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Smaller Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is top shareholder, was also considering joining and would make a decision by the end of January, the companies said.
—Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican, is considering a run for governor.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Smaller Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is top shareholder, was also considering joining and would make a decision by the end of January, the companies said.
—Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican, is considering a run for governor.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws regarding pay and leave.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Look to the furore regarding Burger King’s 2024 ‘Foodfilment’ campaign showing real and non-staged British mothers tucking into a dirty burger immediately post-partum as a key marketing example.—
Katie Baron,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Scott’s giving has important guidance not only for billionaires who want to follow her example and ramp up their giving, but also for everyday donors – and investors — who may be contemplating year-end decisions.—
David Bowermaster,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
James Winebrenner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Those waking up without snow shouldn’t celebrate prematurely, thinking the storm might have missed them.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025
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Now, the couple is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first baby.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With the government anticipating roughly an eight-week trial — six weeks for prosecutors and two for defense — any deviation from that schedule could be threatened by the July 4th weekend, which in turn could impact the potential jury pool.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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The young girl, who was admiring the gang from afar ended up leaving her job to join the gang.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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But this is a tidy and sincerely admiring overview.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here’s your viewing guide for the NBA’s holiday quintuple.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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While producers pondering where to set their next movie will surely be tempted, this does come at a time when those in Hollywood especially are desperate to bring production back to home shores.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2025
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Murphy, who has launched a group called the American EV Jobs Alliance to try to build bipartisan support for electric vehicles, has spent years pondering why more Republicans won't buy them.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
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Economists are warning that the risk of a recession is rising nationally — one believing the chances are now as high as 70% in the next 12 months — with Connecticut all but certain to get caught up in any downturn.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Writers report keeping first drafts entirely AI-free, believing this preserves their unique voice and creative thinking abilities.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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