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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
People play backgammon and dance around a campfire next to a Music Trunk with a record turntable, while a couple contemplates a frozen lake.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
In the finale, overwhelmed with guilt, Louis goes to a train station and contemplates suicide.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by tender, understated guitar, Gill contemplates the sacrifices and rewards that come with a life devoted to music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Between songs, the film drifts into dreamlike Parisian vignettes Aguilera contemplates love, motherhood, reinvention, and her career’s artistry.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Throughout, Stein—or her narrator—contemplates the future of her work.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Hoover bounces back with a clean game, while Coach Prime contemplates making a quarterback change.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
In the finale, overwhelmed with guilt, Louis goes to a train station and contemplates suicide.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Accompanied by tender, understated guitar, Gill contemplates the sacrifices and rewards that come with a life devoted to music.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Between songs, the film drifts into dreamlike Parisian vignettes Aguilera contemplates love, motherhood, reinvention, and her career’s artistry.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Throughout, Stein—or her narrator—contemplates the future of her work.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Hoover bounces back with a clean game, while Coach Prime contemplates making a quarterback change.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
The couple now keeps the tiny strands safe, even as Jessica contemplates one day turning them into a keepsake.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Not everyone contemplates the cosmos, but star sign beliefs may lead us to choose our romantic partner or judge our existing partner’s motives and intentions, based on what their horoscope says.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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Wyn Baptiste An acclaimed photographer of street protests ponders the effectiveness of his work, even as his images provoke palpable international reactions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Still, no one is ever confirmed as being in the tomb, and Debbie even ponders whether or not Danny is really dead.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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The event was a true celebration for accomplishments in the live music world and the heights to which this community intends on taking the art of live entertainment in the near and distant future.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nalavade would not say exactly when in 2026 Waymo intends to begin ferrying customers.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mayer resurfaces throughout Lasky’s Memory—regarding her photographs or poems or a pithy quotation—while Lasky considers the memories of her own life.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The organization keeps the food banks in a rotation so distributions go out evenly, although the nonprofit also considers which pantries are most in need.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
5 Nov. 2025
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The couple plans to grill hot dogs for the public again Sunday.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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The partnership plans to commence manufacturing at Framatome’s Richland, Washington facility in 2027, pending regulatory approvals.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.—
Evan Moore
November 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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The media entertains these questions, in an effort to intellectualize the ideologies underpinning the cult’s bloodlust.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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That means that the lowest-income families would be affected the least.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Columbia University has found itself in major First Amendment debates − on and off campus.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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And now, many financial advisors are watching as Congress debates Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies amid the government shutdown.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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The project proposes that San Diego vacate a section of Soledad Avenue that was originally intended for street purposes and allow the lot to be developed with the new two-story house, a 1,205-square-foot basement and an attached 780-square-foot two-story accessory dwelling unit.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Notably, the new technical report proposes several innovations.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Contemplates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplates. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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