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
Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Voiced by four actors, the performance comprises 50 short poems meditating on life in World War II death camps.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Then, there’s another approach, which is almost like praying or meditating without wanting to sound too occult.
—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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Voiced by four actors, the performance comprises 50 short poems meditating on life in World War II death camps.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Then, there’s another approach, which is almost like praying or meditating without wanting to sound too occult.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditating
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But bad ideas are endemic to the region, so now the city is contemplating a similar diversion of its reserves.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The city is contemplating a brisk timeline of four years to build the stadium.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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As a result, South Korean firms Samsung and SK Hynix are planning to ramp up production capacity, which will require ASML machinery.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, a newspaper based in a Pittsburgh suburb, had been planning to add staff in Pittsburgh and begin publishing a weekend city edition the week after the Post-Gazette was set to close.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Leaders and others in these communities have often spoken out against violence as a solution, while warning that pondering existential and nightmarish scenarios can overwhelm and destabilize vulnerable people.—
St. John Barned-Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 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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While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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In many programs, that means stepping into a kitchen and learning to prepare meals firsthand, not just studying nutrition from a distance.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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After looking at the latest data, rain forecasts for early next week have decreased.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies posted the job opening on Monday and will be looking for an experienced coach who is obsessed and willing to take on the demand of working for Hurley.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now lawmakers are eyeing more regulations and debating how to balance both the state’s clean energy goals with the economic benefits data centers bring.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buc-ee’s customers are debating a new policy requiring card payments at the pump.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Apr. 2026
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State lawmakers are considering several bills to improve California's power storage capabilities and provide financial incentives to utilities for modernization efforts.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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An attorney for Eastman had countered that his client wasn't trying to steal the election but was considering ways to delay electoral vote counting so states could investigate allegations of voting improprieties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Meditating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditating. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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