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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
In the darkened foyer, Ember contemplated this unassuming bit of paper, momentarily paralyzed by a mixture of dread and excitement stirred together, an overpowering sensation that oozed from the crown of her head, down the length of her body, then hardened, like a soft golden resin becoming solid.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
By contrast, the SAVE America Act, as contemplated by the president, would ban most forms of mail voting and require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Barry said that the landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The actor’s posture on his condition was contested by Michael Genovese, a psychiatrist and expert witness for MRC who said that Spacey contemplated suicide.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Horvath previously contemplated a challenge against Bass but ultimately decided to run for reelection for a second term representing the Third Supervisorial District, which stretches from the Ventura County line to Santa Monica, and Hollywood to Sylmar and San Fernando.
—City News Service, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The other professional path that Godoy contemplated would’ve still brought him back to acting.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Kelce, 36, had contemplated retirement, but he is set to return for a 14th NFL season, all with Kansas City.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
The River District’s constituents The River District has taken on a greater part of Sacramento discourse in recent weeks, as the city broke ground on a new safe camping site along Sequoia Pacific Boulevard, and as officials contemplated limiting the number of additional shelter beds in the area.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
By contrast, the SAVE America Act, as contemplated by the president, would ban most forms of mail voting and require photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Barry said that the landowners contemplated building a combination gas station/convenience store, but the property wasn’t quite large enough.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The actor’s posture on his condition was contested by Michael Genovese, a psychiatrist and expert witness for MRC who said that Spacey contemplated suicide.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Horvath previously contemplated a challenge against Bass but ultimately decided to run for reelection for a second term representing the Third Supervisorial District, which stretches from the Ventura County line to Santa Monica, and Hollywood to Sylmar and San Fernando.
—City News Service, Daily News, 20 Mar. 2026
The other professional path that Godoy contemplated would’ve still brought him back to acting.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Kelce, 36, had contemplated retirement, but he is set to return for a 14th NFL season, all with Kansas City.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
The River District’s constituents The River District has taken on a greater part of Sacramento discourse in recent weeks, as the city broke ground on a new safe camping site along Sequoia Pacific Boulevard, and as officials contemplated limiting the number of additional shelter beds in the area.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplated
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Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon pondered in a press statement.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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The legislature has debated different iterations of the bill six times over last 10 years and all failed.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Emmys have long debated where a performer belongs — lead or supporting — and actors often move between categories for the same role.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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That was followed by an April 2025 executive order that, among other things, is intended to increase the number of parking spaces for big rigs.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plaza Midwood home prices Despite being considered a competitive market by Redfin, Plaza Midwood led the city in home price decrease from February 2025 and February 2026.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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To the Yurok Tribe, the large bears are considered relatives who could teach humans lessons, said Tiana Williamson-Claussen, a biologist who directs the tribe’s wildlife department.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ordinance was proposed by Legislative Vice Chair Sean Smith, who recently ended his bid for Congress.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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During a space-to-ground news conference late Wednesday, Wiseman said crewmates Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen proposed the out-of-this-world memorial when the crew was in medical quarantine before a few days before launch.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Details throughout the space reflect that approach, including the plateware — with each piece thrown by Orr, who studied pottery for two years after high school.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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May studied the Oklahoma City Thunder, last year’s NBA champion, and considered the team’s roster construction, even picked Mark Daigneault’s brain about it a little bit.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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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 13 Apr. 2026.
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