1
2
as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in thinks
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
The judge emphasized that the contract contemplates subscribers as simply those who are authorized to obtain programming, including Dish’s free services.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
-
As Notre Dame contemplates its relationship with the ACC after being left out of the College Football Playoff, head coach Marcus Freeman continues to be linked to openings in the NFL.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
Grace thinks Pam is talking about herself, in the wake of her husband’s death.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
This year, Kroeze anticipates primary bottlenecks to be less about physical production capacity and more about navigating operational and regulatory challenges that demand higher adaptability and transparency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
-
The designer anticipates a definite shift from floral to geometric motifs, with bold color-blocking techniques that will set the tone in a room.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
After the transformation's big reveal, Ramsey admires the bar's new decor.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
-
The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Small businesses throughout the Golden State, especially those in rural or underserved communities, are on pins and needles as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) ponders Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier.—
Javier Palomarez,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
-
The difference between these two performances makes the romance even more unbelievable, as the audience ponders what this seemingly confident woman sees in this immature putz.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
Longbow believes weight has become the defining problem across the car industry.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
-
If a trustee believes contributions were made to shield money from creditors rather than for legitimate retirement planning, those funds may be challenged.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share