1
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Connor contemplates revisiting an old relationship.
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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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Vieira ponders the dilemma from his own perspective as a coach, having had spells in charge at New York City, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg and Genoa.
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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.
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The exercise intends to transform abstract ideas into a more concrete lifestyle plan.
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Minott also intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Nets, with a team option in the second season, according to ESPN.
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Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio considers the overall perspective of quality across thousands of companies, not just a single driving factor, retains the 30 strongest, and rebalances them with rigor.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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In addition, the group plans to bury a time capsule on July 4 in Philadelphia to be opened on America's 500th birthday in 2276.
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Fans can enjoy a selection of food favorites like hot dogs, pizza, pierogi, burgers, warm pretzels and popcorn in addition to full-service bars in the stands, while mascot Rusty the Railcat entertains all ages.
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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.
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This moment means a lot to me, man.
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In this measure, the number 0 means grade level.
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While the country debates its own past, Stan Franklin was at the memorial thinking about its future.
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While America debates one member of Congress, millions of employees are quietly asking themselves a much more personal question.
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Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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The simplest solution, Wheeler proposes, is that laws be strengthened to require developers to integrate prehistoric sites and finds into the architectural plans for new buildings, and not just shunt things off to museums or warehouses.
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