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as in ponders
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplates
Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The initiative contemplates the creation of a Guatemalan Film Institute, a Film Promotion Fund, a Film Commission operating as a one-stop shop for international productions, a National Cinematheque and a National Higher School of Cinema, among others.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
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, 2 Mar. 2026
Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The Lions could be facing a situation similar to the one involving Ragnow this offseason, as Decker contemplates retirement.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The initiative contemplates the creation of a Guatemalan Film Institute, a Film Promotion Fund, a Film Commission operating as a one-stop shop for international productions, a National Cinematheque and a National Higher School of Cinema, among others.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
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, 2 Mar. 2026
Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The Lions could be facing a situation similar to the one involving Ragnow this offseason, as Decker contemplates retirement.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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The new season of The Comeback arrives in 2026, perhaps the most perilous time Hollywood has ever faced as the town anxiously ponders how AI might shape, or decimate, the industry in the coming years.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Miami is the next step in what the club intends to be a yearly global platform, visiting priority markets around the world on an ongoing basis.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ellen intends to clean up the mess on her own, but as the rest of the family catches on to what’s happened, finishing Blood Moon takes a backseat to the far more urgent priority of covering up the crime.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Other provisions would bolster court oversight of settlements, as well as strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to weigh in as a judge considers whether to sign off on an agreement.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center plans to incorporate bird-friendly glass, a move aimed at reducing deadly collisions with reflective surfaces.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nugent plans to start by ramping up bread production before focusing on adding more sweet things like chocolate slabs, pastries and celebration cakes to the menu.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Take the quiz here … EGG DROP — Chef entertains food festival crowd with unexpected crack.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is $5 million behind on sales tax revenue, adding pressure as the city debates whether to repair or relocate its nearly 50-year-old City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead, Europe often debates sovereignty while buying dependency.—
Wolfgang Oels,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The remedy that Cruz proposes is to adjust the original basis for inflation.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Commonwealth Engineers proposes that the project be done in two phases.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Contemplates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplates. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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