1
as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been meditating a career change for months
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as in intends
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 meditates
The striker also meditates daily and does yoga sessions three times a week.
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Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Will Harris meditates on The Descent of Alette.
—Literary Hub, 1 Nov. 2025
My partner [Margaret Qualley] meditates and stuff.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Honer spoke with The Tennessean about his latest project, an autobiographical record that meditates on romance, roots and life on the road.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
This perfect summer read meditates on grief, expectations, loyalty and wealth.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders Who Train Their Minds Win Just look at Marc Benioff, Salesforce’s billionaire CEO, who sleeps 8 hours a night and meditates an hour a day - or Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, who starts mornings with mindfulness.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Will Harris meditates on The Descent of Alette.
—Literary Hub, 1 Nov. 2025
My partner [Margaret Qualley] meditates and stuff.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Honer spoke with The Tennessean about his latest project, an autobiographical record that meditates on romance, roots and life on the road.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
This perfect summer read meditates on grief, expectations, loyalty and wealth.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Leaders Who Train Their Minds Win Just look at Marc Benioff, Salesforce’s billionaire CEO, who sleeps 8 hours a night and meditates an hour a day - or Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, who starts mornings with mindfulness.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditates
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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
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The remainder of the novel transforms into a kind of horror film of its own as Maya contemplates a prison sentence in a Russian penal colony where conditions are unsanitary, frigid, and inhumane.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Oncor Electric is requesting that the Fort Worth City Council approve the rezoning of a southeast Fort Worth lot containing a power substation that the utility company intends to expand and renovate, documents say.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The offensive fireworks may capture the spotlight, but if SDFC intends to compete on multiple fronts this season, its back line will determine how far this season’s early momentum carries.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Harare banned exports of raw lithium ore in 2022 and plans to prohibit exports of lithium concentrates by 2027, forcing companies to invest in local processing instead.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The association says the nearest cannery, Pacific Coast Producers, plans to rely instead on one-year cash contracts to maximize production at its existing facilities.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Take the quiz here … EGG DROP — Chef entertains food festival crowd with unexpected crack.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The experience stands out, either because of some exceptional food items or an aspect of hospitality that goes above and beyond.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jan Steyn considers the literary lessons of gout.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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With misinformation rife and many turning to alternative sources for their news, politics and history fixes, the BBC is faced with a significant challenge, and big ticket swings such as today’s commissions are what the broadcaster considers its answer.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Richard Bailey, a former mayor of Coronado who now lives in Point Loma, said the city’s nearly $8 billion backlog of infrastructure projects means bike lanes must be a low priority.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The denial, if not overturned at the county level, means the school will have to shut down at the end of the school year.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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