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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
Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.
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Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The formula behind the index considers Lyst’s database of 160 million shoppers and their online behavior, including searches on and off platform, product views and sales.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The government considers the quantum industry a cornerstone of its future economy and national security strategy.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The courts left the tariffs in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The courts left the tariffs in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Public funding is generous, and the money comes in early if the Norwegian Film Institute considers a script to have artistic value.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Neurodivergent is an umbrella term that describes people whose way of processing information is different from what society considers normal, according to Nick Walker, a psychology professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The formula behind the index considers Lyst’s database of 160 million shoppers and their online behavior, including searches on and off platform, product views and sales.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
The government considers the quantum industry a cornerstone of its future economy and national security strategy.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The courts left the tariffs in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The courts left the tariffs in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Public funding is generous, and the money comes in early if the Norwegian Film Institute considers a script to have artistic value.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Neurodivergent is an umbrella term that describes people whose way of processing information is different from what society considers normal, according to Nick Walker, a psychology professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The law regards grocery stores in Arizona as food establishments, subject to health inspections, and the county cited 20 of them with the most serious violations in October.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, overwhelmed with guilt, Louis goes to a train station and contemplates suicide.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by tender, understated guitar, Gill contemplates the sacrifices and rewards that come with a life devoted to music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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Peter thinks he's won — Milo is home, the threat to his family is gone — but not so fast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grace thinks Pam is talking about herself, in the wake of her husband’s death.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The team anticipates that these systems will transition from laboratory testing to field deployment within three to five years.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Management anticipates a launch in the United States for obesity next year, with a submission for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes sometime in the first half of 2026.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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It was initiated by the War Department, under Secretary Henry Stimson and the army’s Chief of Staff George Marshall, both of whom Hegseth admires.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the transformation's big reveal, Ramsey admires the bar's new decor.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Still in its early stages, Montgomery Steppe’s proposal calls for free medical care, including prescription drugs, to be provided to people who lose Medi-Cal benefits or face ineligibility under new rules for Medicaid.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Trump calls Mamdani a communist and said the federal government can’t afford to throw good money after bad if he is elected.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Wyn Baptiste An acclaimed photographer of street protests ponders the effectiveness of his work, even as his images provoke palpable international reactions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Still, no one is ever confirmed as being in the tomb, and Debbie even ponders whether or not Danny is really dead.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Zohran’s campaign embodied that vision, and his victory belongs to everyone who believes a better future is possible.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was not involved in the study, and applauds the creative insight of the researchers, but believes more evidence is needed.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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