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as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipates
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 admires
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considers
The 90/10 skew is designed to reflect what Morningstar considers the modern asset universe, which is one where opportunities are expanding in the private markets and companies such as OpenAI and Stripe are able to stay private for longer.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Resource-mobilization theory focuses on organizations’ role in moving people toward collective action, while political process theory considers the constraints and opportunities for social movements within a particular political context.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Tarrant County Tarrant County Public Health uses an inspection format that considers 100 as the highest possible score, with a score of 70 considered extremely poor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Jefferson now considers Blumberg-Moiera her second son, staying in touch with him over the years.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
While contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert considers the Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum a standout in the brand’s catalogue for a hands-free floor refresh, her household’s specific needs have benefited from a mopping and vacuuming appliance.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Today is what the brand considers its annual holiday, with a community event and pop-up in NYC.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The Chinese Communist Party opposes Tibetans choosing their own Dalai Lama and considers the matter an affront to the sovereignty of Beijing, which has ruled Tibet since 1950.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.
—Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Resource-mobilization theory focuses on organizations’ role in moving people toward collective action, while political process theory considers the constraints and opportunities for social movements within a particular political context.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Tarrant County Tarrant County Public Health uses an inspection format that considers 100 as the highest possible score, with a score of 70 considered extremely poor.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Jefferson now considers Blumberg-Moiera her second son, staying in touch with him over the years.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
While contributor Yelena Moroz Alpert considers the Narwal Freo Z10 robot vacuum a standout in the brand’s catalogue for a hands-free floor refresh, her household’s specific needs have benefited from a mopping and vacuuming appliance.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Today is what the brand considers its annual holiday, with a community event and pop-up in NYC.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The Chinese Communist Party opposes Tibetans choosing their own Dalai Lama and considers the matter an affront to the sovereignty of Beijing, which has ruled Tibet since 1950.
—Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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But Timothy regards what happened as a toxic betrayal.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The North Korean leadership regards such dependence as burdensome, especially regarding China.—
Andrei Lankov,
Time,
21 Aug. 2025
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The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Skovronsky thinks that pills could eventually become the primary way that obesity is treated around the world, and that oral drugs could have a larger market share than injectables.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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The bank anticipates strong results and raised guidance when Chewy reports financial results on Wednesday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Within 24 hours, Wroe anticipates that ocean conditions will return to normal—Tuesday night for Hilo.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the city has also faced a recent string of controversies under her leadership and calls for greater transparency.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Coel, the boundary-pushing revelation from I May Destroy You, is a perfect foil, hiding Lori’s feelings behind her deadpan delivery, unblinking sphinx-like stare and wary body language but poised to shoot barbs when the moment calls for them.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sorrentino’s script cleverly ponders the difference between the truth absorbed up close and the law, which is viewed from a distance.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Aug. 2025
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This is hard science fiction that ponders monumental questions about loyalty, technology and who (or what) deserves to survive.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
6 Aug. 2025
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Freddie Roach, who trains Walsh, believes this is the breakout moment his fighter’s been building toward.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum believes a public-private partnership could save Excelsior.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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