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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been meditating a career change for months
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as in planned
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
had meditated a quick return to work after having the baby, but circumstances changed
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Recent Examples of meditated
The locals know it as the sacred place where ancient kahuna po'o (high priests) meditated and received wisdom.
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Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
On good days, Mani meditated, drank water, tidied his apartment, and listened to monk sermons.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Advertisement For anyone who has ever meditated for any length of time, this is self-evident.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
On good days, Mani meditated, drank water, tidied his apartment, and listened to monk sermons.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Advertisement For anyone who has ever meditated for any length of time, this is self-evident.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditated
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Paul pondered in the latest episode what the Lakers could do to remake their roster and suggested using popular guard Austin Reaves in a potential trade.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement China has long pondered surgical strikes against Taiwan’s leadership, though any such move is likely to be self-defeating, given the island is a sustained democracy.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 Jan. 2026
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The changes, for now, are specific to Disneyland and are not currently planned to come to Walt Disney World’s version of the land, according to Disney.—
Todd Martens,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The prosecution planned to call Pearson as a witness in Bob Atrops' upcoming trial.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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According to the governor’s office, the original design of the project contemplated the demolition of the synagogue on the One Brooklyn Health System campus, but following intervention from Hochul, the synagogue’s demolition has been removed from the plans for affordable housing.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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One of the scenarios being contemplated is that only two-thirds or a majority of that number would need to turn out.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Minten’s pass intended for a rushing Geekie down the slot did not connect, but Minten (13) followed it up and beat Montembeault on a backhander.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The money was expressly intended for fostering community and joy.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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For some perspective, scientists have studied changes in the life cycle of great tits, a European bird.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Clinical and social research on caregiving and burnout, typically studied in family or professional caregiver contexts, applies here.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Pinspark Lounge Set While demands for dressing better for air travel have been hotly debated, one way to stay off the radar for the style critics is with a simple tracksuit.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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It is set to be debated, along with several other amendments that have been filed by senators for Brownsberger’s property tax shock bill, at Thursday’s session.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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So while Annabeth was happy when the Golden Fleece healed the tree and brought Thalia back in the present, Percy looked downright pissed.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Jan. 2026
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The travel platform looked at multiple flight routes throughout the year to determine which day had the lowest prices.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lake Murray State Park, Oklahoma While the lake is, of course, the highlight of Lake Murray State Park, there are also campgrounds, beaches, ATV and hiking trails, tennis courts, baseball fields, and an 18-hole golf course to keep visitors entertained.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Earning more than $500 million at the box office and winning five Oscars including Best Picture, Gladiator indeed kept its audience entertained, and holds up on repeat viewings alongside its blockbuster sequel from 2024.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Meditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditated. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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