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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in planned
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplated
Imagine, for a moment, if former Vice President Kamala Harris had jumped into the governor’s race, as contemplated.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Hot Ones host Sean Evans was featured on the Most Powerful People in Media list and contemplated who his next dream guest would be.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The 2016 plan contemplated buildings up to 125 feet tall in the Town Center.
—Aaron Leibowitz
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
As the court contemplated that case, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, investors, and researchers submitted amicus briefs in support of the FDA.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 May 2026
Gilley previously contemplated fleeing to South Carolina with the couple's two young children soon after police interviewed him about Christa Gilley's death, according to testimony from 2024 child custody proceedings.
—Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
That 2019 plan contemplated the possibility of an entire network run on electricity through overhead wires.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Just the opposite, it’s been contemplated at a deeper level.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Leonard’s deal with Aspiration occurred as Ballmer invested in the company and as the Clippers and Aspiration signed deals that contemplated a $300 million partnership for Aspiration to sponsor the Clippers’ arena and the team’s jersey patch.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Hot Ones host Sean Evans was featured on the Most Powerful People in Media list and contemplated who his next dream guest would be.
—John Ross, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
The 2016 plan contemplated buildings up to 125 feet tall in the Town Center.
—Aaron Leibowitz
may 8, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
As the court contemplated that case, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers, investors, and researchers submitted amicus briefs in support of the FDA.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 8 May 2026
Gilley previously contemplated fleeing to South Carolina with the couple's two young children soon after police interviewed him about Christa Gilley's death, according to testimony from 2024 child custody proceedings.
—Nicole Hensley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
That 2019 plan contemplated the possibility of an entire network run on electricity through overhead wires.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Just the opposite, it’s been contemplated at a deeper level.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Leonard’s deal with Aspiration occurred as Ballmer invested in the company and as the Clippers and Aspiration signed deals that contemplated a $300 million partnership for Aspiration to sponsor the Clippers’ arena and the team’s jersey patch.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplated
Verb
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In January, after its release, Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo pondered legal action against Netflix about the city’s negative portrayal.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Jim Cramer pondered whether to sell some Corning shares after the stock’s 130% year-to-date run.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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On March 15th, while Hitler spoke from a palace balcony to hundreds of thousands of ecstatic Austrians, Heidi’s father planned escapes for his family.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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That told me that the CTA planned — or at least hoped — to eventually extend the line from Midway to Ford City.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Strait to Hell, a high-octane, flag-waving, boots-on-the-ground simulator where freedom isn’t debated, it’s deployed.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Board members debated the organization chart two weeks ago and had initially planned to hold a non-voting workshop on Monday, with a final vote next week.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The blockade is intended to starve Iran of resources and force Tehran to reach a settlement ending its development of a nuclear weapon.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The shoes also have a meshy upper fabric that’s intended to provide airflow to keep your feet cool, even in the summer heat, along with grooves on the outsole for flexibility.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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There’s also a small but well-kept gym and a nearby pool, rounding out amenities that feel thoughtfully considered to fit the hotel’s smaller footprint.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The section is considered one of the most difficult and trickiest to climb.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Biden, whose administration was on the losing side of some key Supreme Court rulings, proposed sweeping changes to the court in 2024, including 18-year term limits for justices and a binding code of conduct.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Reports also indicate Bezos proposed to his wife on the yacht, so perhaps there’s sentimental value there for the couple.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The temporary rainwater ponds studied by Araújo’s team are critical breeding and development sites for multiple frog species.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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These supplements have been studied for mental health conditions, though not often in combination.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Contemplated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplated. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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