1
as in pondering
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplating
By honestly and realistically contemplating these answers and by speaking with a financial advisor or gold investing company representative, investors can tailor their gold approach to one that meets their needs and goals both this month and in the months that follow.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
While Parayko was in Seattle with the team on Wednesday night, still contemplating his decision, Armstrong ordered a thorough examination of his staff’s phone, text and email records.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Indeed, in recent weeks, judges in two federal cases have drawn a line that seems to have eluded many others contemplating AI.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
And so Jason, who was in his early 20s and contemplating graduate school, found a mission of his own.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers are contemplating making that waiver more robust.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that interpretation remains appropriate is worth revisiting, particularly when the city is contemplating one of the largest property tax increases in decades.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Alongside a downtown public affairs college and an AI policy center, Sacramento State is contemplating building housing, hotels and a performing arts venue with capacity for smaller-scale sporting events.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Caine issued a warning to any nemesis of the United States contemplating any actions to threaten American interests around the world.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
While Parayko was in Seattle with the team on Wednesday night, still contemplating his decision, Armstrong ordered a thorough examination of his staff’s phone, text and email records.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Indeed, in recent weeks, judges in two federal cases have drawn a line that seems to have eluded many others contemplating AI.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
And so Jason, who was in his early 20s and contemplating graduate school, found a mission of his own.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers are contemplating making that waiver more robust.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that interpretation remains appropriate is worth revisiting, particularly when the city is contemplating one of the largest property tax increases in decades.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Alongside a downtown public affairs college and an AI policy center, Sacramento State is contemplating building housing, hotels and a performing arts venue with capacity for smaller-scale sporting events.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Caine issued a warning to any nemesis of the United States contemplating any actions to threaten American interests around the world.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplating
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The many years spent pondering and preparing for a potential attack on Iran are the reason that the first days of the war were, for the most part, a bravura display of American power.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Anderson has been pondering it for a while.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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For many travelers, the process of planning their trips is a grueling slog through endless price comparisons and messy browser tabs.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rockridge has long been among Oakland’s most idyllic and priciest areas, exactly the kind of neighborhood that is often resistant to the taller, more populous density housing the city is now planning for it.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to allay whipsawing energy markets, Western powers are considering an International Energy Agency proposal for the largest-ever release of oil reserves.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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As a result, Chandra is good for a lot of things, but its limitations matter when considering those big questions above.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Heo re-holstered his Taser, intending to apprehend Best by grabbing or tackling him, Prescott said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Cobb admitted to shooting a handgun inside of the club, intending to harm one victim, according to an arrest report.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Mar. 2026
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For groups debating between multiple post-match options, the convenience factor here stacks up well.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Joe Carter connected off the Philadelphia Phillies’ Mitch Williams with the clinching home run, Gaston was studying a stat sheet, debating whether to use Darnell Coles to bat for Alfredo Griffin, the light-hitting, 36-year-old infielder on deck.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Alphabet was also looking for external investors to grow GFiber, and eventually spin it off into an independent business, according to Reuters.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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At the time, Aramburo was 20 years old and still studying in Chicago, but the excitement of experiencing in person everything that her family had told her about the festivities, motivated her to make the trip.—
Karen Esquivel,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Dermatology student Aliyah Parker is studying the need for more skin cancer outreach in communities of color.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ted Mesiacos, 3rd Ward, voted against the program after similarly questioning why the city was starting its own when the state already had a similar initiative.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Older siblings or classmates might drop hints that leave children questioning what to believe during their Easter egg hunt.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Contemplating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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