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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
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The arts are a subdued call to a confrontation, a quarrel that contemplates cruelty, not optimism.
—Literary Hub, 15 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
One scenario contemplates cutting more than 11,500 positions from an agency that currently employs about 23,000 people.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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
The plan also contemplates an additional $100 million in funding for work on public city infrastructure, including stormwater capacity and sewer separation.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The arts are a subdued call to a confrontation, a quarrel that contemplates cruelty, not optimism.
—Literary Hub, 15 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
One scenario contemplates cutting more than 11,500 positions from an agency that currently employs about 23,000 people.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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
The plan also contemplates an additional $100 million in funding for work on public city infrastructure, including stormwater capacity and sewer separation.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
Verb
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Raspadori ponders whether to accept Roma’s offer and leave Atletico just six months after his move to Spain from Napoli, Gasperini has to make do-and-mend.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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He’s best known for breaking up that colossus, which is spurring speculation that PayPal’s board intends to sell off segments of the firm’s business.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Berryman plans to use her share to buy a house, and her brother intends to pay off his car, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Chiefs’ personnel department considers the long view, which is where assistant general manager Chris Shea factors in, working closely with Veach on long-term roster management.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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The firm considers homes affordable when a typical buyer can purchase a house for less than one-third of their income.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Employer plans to hire were also at the lowest since 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession, when the jobless rate hovered near double digits, Challenger said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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With or without a bird’s nest in the nearby passion fruit vine, the outdoor living room, where Garner entertains friends in the evening by the fire, is a dreamlike oasis for curling up next to the space heaters with a cozy blanket.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tellingly, when thinking about Erika on his own, Elliot entertains more traditional desires, like getting married and starting a family.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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That additional charge, coupled with other local taxes, means women in Pakistan face a 40% surcharge on period products, according to UNICEF, pricing out the most vulnerable.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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That means roughly two out of every three homes include a furry, feathered, scaly or crested companion.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In the recording, the council debates whether there would be any benefits since Prohaska had already resigned.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
26 Jan. 2026
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The crypto firm’s move comes as California debates a ballot measure that would tax billionaires 5% on their total wealth for healthcare funding.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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The rules of the federal low-income housing tax credit program currently apply, while the revision proposes using the less restrictive Section 8 criteria.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The governor proposes a balanced budget, and the General Assembly scrutinizes every line.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Contemplates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplates. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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