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
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.
—Walter Duke Iii, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 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
Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 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
Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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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Our committee intends to determine who was responsible and whether additional reforms or enforcement mechanisms are necessary to protect the public trust and prevent this from ever happening again.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary intends to resign on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The flexibility considers local shopping behaviors so that each store offers a distinct and relevant feel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The verification of signatures has also been paused while a court considers a legal challenge by a group of indigenous First Nations.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
7 May 2026
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The left-leaning Pipeline Fund, which started in 2018, helped Democrats in Florida pick up fifteen school-board seats in 2024, and plans to back candidates in school-board and other down-ballot races across twenty-one states in the next midterms.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Lufthansa plans to raise airfares to offset higher jet fuel costs.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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Umbrellas are dotting the viewing area as a Marine band entertains guests.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Activities To understand how MharoKhet connects the farm to the plate, sign up for the daily, complimentary farm walk that both educates and entertains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Currently, that means 81 Labour MPs would need to back a potential replacement.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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No shortage of fine, fizzy films already exist within the confines of this 122-minute romp, but Salvadori (not without reason) recognizes that committing to any one means sacrificing the others.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Data center debates takeover small town Texas Many state and local officials welcome the blossoming industry as an economic opportunity in small communities where revenue can be hard to come by.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Lesch plays the savior’s anguished betrayer not as an intellectual equal who fiercely debates him and loses all patience with the movement.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The plan also proposes universal coverage and would create a new benefit for older workers with disabling conditions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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City leaders weigh in Whatever the team proposes at Washington Square Park would be subject to the city’s rules surrounding park space.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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