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Synonyms & Antonyms of contemplating
- she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
Synonyms for contemplating
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Near Antonyms for contemplating
- he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
Synonyms for contemplating
- aiming,
- allowing
- [chiefly Southern & Midland],
- aspiring,
- calculating,
- designing,
- going
- [chiefly Southern & Midland],
- intending,
- looking,
- meaning,
- meditating,
- planning,
- proposing,
- purporting,
- purposing
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“Contemplating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplating. Accessed 21 May. 2022.
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