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
Mindfulness techniques All kinds of mindfulness techniques, from practicing yoga with your children to meditating together, can help regulate emotions.
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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
During the 2023 offseason, Walker started meditating at the recommendation of former Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, an avid meditator himself.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The show ends with Tom looking out the window at his garden, perhaps meditating on the nature of redemption.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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
During the 2023 offseason, Walker started meditating at the recommendation of former Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, an avid meditator himself.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The show ends with Tom looking out the window at his garden, perhaps meditating on the nature of redemption.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditating
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Kaplan said the sliver of land is the only available parcel in her district, and knew city staff was contemplating the location.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Throughout United Village, plans also call for a Bailey Nurseries garden greenspace, outdoor murals and additional public art, with longer-term plans contemplating an open-air pavilion that could double as an ice rink and outdoor market.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cameron is planning to make a presentation to the Aurora City Council with more details about the city’s plans in early April, once more details are ironed out.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The feud began in August as Democratic members of the state Assembly were planning resolutions honoring Hispanic heritage and Hispanic veterans in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, according to the criminal complaint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The many years spent pondering and preparing for a potential attack on Iran are the reason that the first days of the war were, for the most part, a bravura display of American power.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Anderson has been pondering it for a while.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Krithika, who currently lives in California, has developed her own following, despite (like her mother) not initially intending to make dance her profession.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Gaither spent three days stranded in Doha after only intending to make a brief stop there following an African safari.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Mainly the library, studying hundreds and thousands of celebrities and public figures.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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The alignment and studying what some of the programs are doing around us, especially peer programs, the level of investment.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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In any case, its proximity is ideal for those looking for quick and easy access to nature.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The committee is also looking for a year-long contract extension for union health benefits.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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To think that some Filipinos were forever debating her looks!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead of openly debating and learning from experts or one another, students often remain on the defensive.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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But then, that’s of little surprise considering its owner and founder is legendary chef Raymond Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Two community colleges were considering renaming centers named for Chavez — San Diego Community College’s Cesar Chavez Campus, a small tuition-free center in Barrio Logan, and Southwestern College’s student services center.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Meditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditating. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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