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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 Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management.
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Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Safety & Patient Care The Asli Tarcan Clinic considers safety to be its primary operational mission.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The first considers spending $1 million to design and develop a Connecticut public option.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
That complexity has become increasingly relevant as the IOC considers additional eligibility rules, such as genetic or chromosomal tests.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The index also considers including searches on and off platform, product views, sales, social media mentions, activity and engagement statistics worldwide.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Osuji considers the pricing to be entry level for the luxury market, with the Phillippa priced at $675, for example.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
After planning to retire two years ago, Bellemare considers the Games in Milan a celebration for his entire family, with his wife, kids and sisters expected to attend.
—Stephen Whyno, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Safety & Patient Care The Asli Tarcan Clinic considers safety to be its primary operational mission.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The first considers spending $1 million to design and develop a Connecticut public option.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
That complexity has become increasingly relevant as the IOC considers additional eligibility rules, such as genetic or chromosomal tests.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The index also considers including searches on and off platform, product views, sales, social media mentions, activity and engagement statistics worldwide.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Osuji considers the pricing to be entry level for the luxury market, with the Phillippa priced at $675, for example.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
After planning to retire two years ago, Bellemare considers the Games in Milan a celebration for his entire family, with his wife, kids and sisters expected to attend.
—Stephen Whyno, Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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Meanwhile, the administration’s National Security Strategy regards Russia and China not as adversaries or even competitors but as partners in carving up the world.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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After developing a celebrity following and being recognized as the best barbecue in Riyadh, Ramadani thinks Texans will like his barbecue too.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Judith thinks her sister is still out there.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company anticipates funding the Silicon Labs deal with cash on hand, and debt financing yet to be arranged.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Highpoints, such as when Big Ant quietly admires the craftsmanship of his son’s Pegasus wings before rejecting them for confused reasons, unproductively blend together with facile ones, like a signposted scene of physical abuse.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FOOTAGE RELEASED – NYPD bodycam shows officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no charges.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The developer’s rezoning request calls for removing a greenhouse and accessory buildings for the development, called Old Statesville Road Mixed-Use, town documents show.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 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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While Raspadori ponders whether to accept Roma’s offer and leave Atletico just six months after his move to Spain from Napoli, Gasperini has to make do-and-mend.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Núñez, an administrator, remains hopeful and believes that the release of political prisoners could set a precedent in the country.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reflecting on Black style icons, Osuji believes one person in particular embodies Zena Ziora.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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