considers

Definition of considersnext
present tense third-person singular of consider
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Recent Examples of considers To better reflect real-world flying conditions, the selection also considers operational challenges such as steep gradients, surrounding terrain, tidal dependence, and the absence of a safe go-around. Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026 But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results. James Doubek, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026 Arnett’s research also considers the life stages of Hindu men, which have historically been characterized by a shift in one’s roles, rather than by one’s age. Shayla Love, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026 The Bears have not received compensatory third-round picks via the NFL's reward for developing minority front office candidates because the league considers the Falcons' president of football, Matt Ryan, their primary decision-maker. Matt Zahn, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 Ned Blackhawk considers how Native nations shaped the American conception of self-government. Andrew Aoyama, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026 The campaigns allegedly focused on areas that Anthropic considers key differentiators for Claude, including complex reasoning, coding assistance, and tool use. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026 Along with its impressive shade range, MAC’s pencil has two more features Radow considers key. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026 Serbia considers Kosovo part of its territory, long after Kosovo declared independence in 2008. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
Verb
  • 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
  • Now, the leftwing base regards raising taxes as a badge of honor.
    Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But on that note, Riley thinks talk of USC’s youth movement overlooks how many talented players are returning.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
  • If a doctor thinks a patient may have endometriosis, the decision to perform a laparoscopy should be discussed together.
    Kristen Fischer, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Dubbed the Stormwater and Streets tax, Edgerton anticipates using the dollars generated to help address drainage problems and safety issues on the roads that would otherwise not be funded.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
  • American anticipates around 525 daily flights during summer peak days, compared to just over 480 last year.
    Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The play may be the thing, but for anyone who admires the work of Riz Ahmed, the whatever Riz Ahmed is doing next is the real thing.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Dow Jones consensus calls for 215,000 initial unemployment claims.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The project’s ultimate blueprint calls for a massive, kilometer-wide circular power station in geostationary orbit, 36,000 kilometers (22,370 miles) above Earth.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Boatman believes the situation could lead to harassment of people who comply with the law, including cisgender women who may be questioned due to their appearance.
    David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Warsh also expects advances in artificial intelligence to make the economy more productive and believes rate hikes would put those gains at risk.
    Matt Peterson, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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