1
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been meditating a career change for months
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as in planning
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 meditating
His ambitious tasting menu has high-concept underpinnings, meditating on themes like the progression of the seasons.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Both meditating Tibetan monks and summer concert-goers are drawn to the dramatic location.
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Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Alba could be seen meditating and boating along dolphins during the idyllic getaway.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Her memoir, meditating on professional burnout, reinvention, and definitions of midlife success, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and The Boston Globe.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The participants had a wide range of meditation experience, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and they were instructed to focus on their breathing while meditating.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Or, your wellness stack could involve meditating during a 20-minute walk outside, followed by a protein smoothie.
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Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 May 2026
Danson has also turned to lifestyle changes, including meditating twice a day with his wife Mary Steenburgen.
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Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
By focusing the mind on thoughts and feelings, a meditating person begins to unlearn conventional perspectives and mental attitudes that are the root of suffering.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Both meditating Tibetan monks and summer concert-goers are drawn to the dramatic location.
—
Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Alba could be seen meditating and boating along dolphins during the idyllic getaway.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Her memoir, meditating on professional burnout, reinvention, and definitions of midlife success, was named a Best New Book by People Magazine and The Boston Globe.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The participants had a wide range of meditation experience, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and they were instructed to focus on their breathing while meditating.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Or, your wellness stack could involve meditating during a 20-minute walk outside, followed by a protein smoothie.
—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 May 2026
Danson has also turned to lifestyle changes, including meditating twice a day with his wife Mary Steenburgen.
—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
By focusing the mind on thoughts and feelings, a meditating person begins to unlearn conventional perspectives and mental attitudes that are the root of suffering.
—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditating
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With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.
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The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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When planning for retirement, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and tax-efficient investing is typically top of mind.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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Some viewers appear to enjoy seeing the princess in modern settings, pondering over what could have been if her life wasn't cut short.
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Joumaa, a Lebanese journalist, first met Khalil intending to do a story on her.
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For those intending to bring a touch of softness and polish to a room, this mohair pillow brings a tactile quality.
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The program sponsors scholars studying at a wide range of majors and universities throughout the country.
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France, Spain, Denmark, Thailand and South Korea are among others studying or developing similar approaches.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
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People are not only debating Bitcoin.
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Wall Street spent the week debating who the biggest winners and losers of the artificial intelligence boom will ultimately be.
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Brownell is trying Lynkuet, a non-hormonal drug to help with hot flashes and night sweats.
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Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
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“Meditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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