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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
Jan Steyn considers the literary lessons of gout.
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Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
With misinformation rife and many turning to alternative sources for their news, politics and history fixes, the BBC is faced with a significant challenge, and big ticket swings such as today’s commissions are what the broadcaster considers its answer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
But Jessi considers Gabi the real smoking gun.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Villaseñor also considers the program from a holistic standpoint, filling in gaps here, choosing films that can reflect each other there.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The judge, as any judge, left, right or neutral, rightly carefully considers and rules based on the law, which is something the felon in the White House should do.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
That quest starts in earnest this week, as Denver considers whether to push to retain any of its impending free agents and then hits the legal tampering period with all free agents beginning Monday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Like millions of pet parents throughout the United States, Benton Miller considers his dogs family.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
The assassination of Khamenei, an octogenarian whose ideology considers martyrdom a religious reward, has galvanized his supporters.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
With misinformation rife and many turning to alternative sources for their news, politics and history fixes, the BBC is faced with a significant challenge, and big ticket swings such as today’s commissions are what the broadcaster considers its answer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
But Jessi considers Gabi the real smoking gun.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Villaseñor also considers the program from a holistic standpoint, filling in gaps here, choosing films that can reflect each other there.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The judge, as any judge, left, right or neutral, rightly carefully considers and rules based on the law, which is something the felon in the White House should do.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
That quest starts in earnest this week, as Denver considers whether to push to retain any of its impending free agents and then hits the legal tampering period with all free agents beginning Monday.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Like millions of pet parents throughout the United States, Benton Miller considers his dogs family.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
The assassination of Khamenei, an octogenarian whose ideology considers martyrdom a religious reward, has galvanized his supporters.
—Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The initiative contemplates the creation of a Guatemalan Film Institute, a Film Promotion Fund, a Film Commission operating as a one-stop shop for international productions, a National Cinematheque and a National Higher School of Cinema, among others.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The remainder of the novel transforms into a kind of horror film of its own as Maya contemplates a prison sentence in a Russian penal colony where conditions are unsanitary, frigid, and inhumane.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Harrell thinks the courts could be deferential to the White House in that respect, but that increasing the duty to 15 percent could invite greater legal scrutiny and make the argument more wobbly.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone who thinks DERM focuses on saving trees and bees alone to the exclusion of growth, Hefty has a different conclusion.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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West Brom’s offer did not reach the Loons’ valuation, but United anticipates other offers.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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If the referendum passes, Kim anticipates a two-year construction project beginning in late 2026 or early 2027.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Harris argued that the moment calls for a deeper examination of power dynamics and labor structures inside elite restaurant kitchens.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Dow Jones consensus calls for 215,000 claims.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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He was involved in multiple relegation battles and believes having the right mindset is key.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Union-Tribune draft expert Eddie Brown believes a team could go after Cooper as a developmental player on the D-line who could make an immediate contribution on special teams.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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