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
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The democratic control of a new technology like AI requires public deliberation, and such public deliberation might seem impossible considering the view held by many (and reinforced by the tech industry) that AI is very complicated.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
That's an eternity for a franchise built on rings, especially considering the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of a pseudo dynasty on the opposite coast.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Nouvelle Vague is a fairly straightforward making-of story—funny, considering how form-breaking Breathless was.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Big races in Ohio and across the nation How about what voters are considering in other parts of Ohio?
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Daniels is considering packing up with her family and moving to the Bay Area full-time.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
At least one student at the student body meeting considering the chapter objected to TPUSA's values, according to left-wing blog Fight Back!
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
There are two net-new black jackets present in the capsule, which is a rarity considering the minimalist, unadorned hue is one Sanoë has typically stayed away from.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to the agenda for the organization’s regular meeting, the board is considering James Sly, the current chief executive officer of the East County Economic Development Corporation, to serve as its next leader.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
The democratic control of a new technology like AI requires public deliberation, and such public deliberation might seem impossible considering the view held by many (and reinforced by the tech industry) that AI is very complicated.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
That's an eternity for a franchise built on rings, especially considering the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of a pseudo dynasty on the opposite coast.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Nouvelle Vague is a fairly straightforward making-of story—funny, considering how form-breaking Breathless was.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Big races in Ohio and across the nation How about what voters are considering in other parts of Ohio?
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2025
Daniels is considering packing up with her family and moving to the Bay Area full-time.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
At least one student at the student body meeting considering the chapter objected to TPUSA's values, according to left-wing blog Fight Back!
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
There are two net-new black jackets present in the capsule, which is a rarity considering the minimalist, unadorned hue is one Sanoë has typically stayed away from.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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The strange outsider's jaunt through Earth's cosmic neighborhood has sparked widespread public fascination and plenty of outlandish conspiracy theories regarding its nature.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Mamdani campaign maintains that any issue regarding financial contributions has been resolved.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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With John Cena set to retire, many people are contemplating who his opponent should be in his final match.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Inside, Archimedes begins contemplating the Universe beyond the Earth, and starts recounting various ideas about what its nature could be.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Typing becomes editing, not thinking.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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And not thinking there were going to be a point of anything.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Wall Street is anticipating that McDonald's will report same-store sales growth for the second straight quarter, showing that its value strategy is winning over customers.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Tonight, Al Roker and his Weather Hunter team will be in attendance, anticipating a bevy of soulful classics, including oxtail, ribs, fries, mac and cheese and jerk chicken.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bichette, dropping his bat weeks after suffering a knee sprain, admiring his work, could’ve been the crowning image for a promising prospect turned franchise stalwart.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The visitors will also not be able to walk through the East Colonnade while admiring the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, both casualties of the demolition.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nielsen’s streaming ratings cover viewing on TV sets only and don’t include minutes watched on computers or mobile devices.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Within that viewing audience, Schoessel sees a great deal of crossover with his core customer.—
Jennie Bell,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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The movie follows the irrepressible leader, who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some people even swam across the mile-wide river, or walked across its ice in winter, believing that freedom and opportunity awaited them on the other side.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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