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
Then, there’s another approach, which is almost like praying or meditating without wanting to sound too occult.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Maybe that looks like knitting, writing or sketching without distraction, or even meditating.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Mindfulness techniques All kinds of mindfulness techniques, from practicing yoga with your children to meditating together, can help regulate emotions.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
The group would gather around a bonfire, meditating and listening to some calming music.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Waking up before sunrise; meditating daily.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
But now, gone are the days of lifting weights and meditating three times a week.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together, followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and a Q&A led by Pham.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Maybe that looks like knitting, writing or sketching without distraction, or even meditating.
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Mindfulness techniques All kinds of mindfulness techniques, from practicing yoga with your children to meditating together, can help regulate emotions.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
Yet her songs remain disarmingly human, meditating on desire, vulnerability, and self-examination.
—Marcus J. Moore, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
The group would gather around a bonfire, meditating and listening to some calming music.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Waking up before sunrise; meditating daily.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
But now, gone are the days of lifting weights and meditating three times a week.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Each session is 45 minutes of meditating together, followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and a Q&A led by Pham.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditating
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Soaring gas prices would appear to have many Americans contemplating if now might be the time to add an EV, or possibly another, to the family fleet.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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After staring down 30, experiencing a career lull, and contemplating quitting music altogether, the singer staked her future in the industry on the fate of her fourth record.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac, Michigan, high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lively seems to be planning a dragon attack, as referenced in her lengthy statement released after Baldoni's recent court win.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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And maybe one of those records was… The bard of New England dares to get meaningful on this two-part song, which begins by pondering the mysteries of time and ends with a singalong ode to seasonal renewal.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Distracted ends with Bruner fretting over money and pondering options.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tucker and her then-boyfriend, Daniel Ryan Garrett, broke into Dean’s apartment intending to steal motorcycle parts.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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On July 16, 1999, Kennedy sat in the pilot’s seat of his single-engine plane, intending to drop off sister-in-law Lauren in Martha's Vineyard before continuing to Hyannis Port with his wife for cousin Rory Kennedy's wedding.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Academics are studying the problem, and lawmakers are examining whether and how new legislation can help address the issue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have been studying these models on Earth since 2010 and have learned valuable information about our biology, such as how the body might respond to new medications or stressors.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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Emergency workers in Beirut spent the day looking for any survivors after Israel launched airstrikes into Lebanon's capital on Wednesday, targeting Hezbollah.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The formula also includes peptides to soften lines, cocoa extract to provide antioxidant protection, and chronocyclin, a skincare ingredient that helps boost vitamin D in the skin for more youthful-looking, bouncy skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The shows have been a talker online among fans and hip hop pundits, who are debating who will put on a better set.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Meditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditating. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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