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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
The agreement contemplates beginning the design phase of the new stations while the arbitration is ongoing.
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Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
The negotiating agreement between the city and Green also contemplates a small boutique hotel, although it is not required.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
The bill also contemplates restrictions on coaches leaving their teams before the end of the season.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Broward and its municipalities have already secured nearly $66 million in Resilient Florida funding for infrastructure improvements, alongside a long-term investment framework that contemplates tens of billions of dollars in resilience spending.
—Walter Duke Iii, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Connor contemplates revisiting an old relationship.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
It’s been a long time since Steven Spielberg directed a film as quintessentially Spielbergian as Disclosure Day, which contemplates how humankind might react to proof that extraterrestrial life exists.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
The negotiating agreement between the city and Green also contemplates a small boutique hotel, although it is not required.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
The bill also contemplates restrictions on coaches leaving their teams before the end of the season.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Broward and its municipalities have already secured nearly $66 million in Resilient Florida funding for infrastructure improvements, alongside a long-term investment framework that contemplates tens of billions of dollars in resilience spending.
—Walter Duke Iii, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Connor contemplates revisiting an old relationship.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The family of former 49ers defensive lineman Aldon Smith intends to have his brain studied by CTE experts, according to family statement released Tuesday.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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In March, a lawyer for Partey said the player intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape after a woman alleged Partey twice raped her on the same day in December 2020.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Kane considers himself in the same tier as those strikers and said he couldn’t be outdone in his own opener.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Graves said law enforcement considers Sanchez-Munoz armed and dangerous.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Kemp said the union was told that the carriage owner has suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse involved in the accident.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Opening dates for the new locations are still to be announced, but a representative for the brand told PEOPLE over email that the nine locations are included in 21 stores across 13 states that the chain plans to open over the next six months.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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For Rodriguez, the property represents the realization of a childhood dream that shaped not only the architecture of the home but also how the couple entertains and lives.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Moe entertains far grander dreams.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Which means the quality of one’s playing career isn’t supposed to affect their ability to be inducted for success as a coach or executive, and vice versa.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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But also debates within the Labour Party, the state of the polls, the development of public opinion, and the success or otherwise of the government in generating growth by other means.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
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The big story While Hollywood continues to work out how best to use AI and debates its effect on jobs, filmmakers in India — the world’s most prolific movie production industry — have taken the next step.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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More than a museum, Dataland proposes a new kind of cultural institution—one built on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data as creative mediums.—
Joseph Fowler,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The bill, which also proposes shifting presidential elections from direct popular vote to selection by lawmakers, has to be approved by the Senate, where it is also expected to pass.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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