1
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision
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2
as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of
he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pore (over)
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To see why, contemplate a recent Wall Street Journal headline concerning Meta.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Google had contemplated deals with Android phone makers such as Samsung that would provide exclusivity for not only its search app, but also for its Gemini AI app and Chrome browser, according to a document shown at trial.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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For more: read Jeff Nussbaum’s investigation, from 2015, of what happened the night New York City saved itself from bankruptcy.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune In one of the lawsuits, a lawyer for the government read a statement in federal court in Oakland, California, that said ICE was restoring the student status for people whose records were terminated in recent weeks.—
Kate Brumback,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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Asking this question encourages employees to pause and ponder.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Gibson ponders Indigeneity, belonging, modern music and a more equitable future across the exhibit’s paintings, sculptures, flags and video installation.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Media reports suggest Rubio skipped the talks over Ukraine's refusal to consider the U.S. proposal on Crimea.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, as physical as Warren is, he isn’t considered an elite blocker and figures to have more difficulty getting open in the NFL.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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His remarks come as House Republicans continue to debate key elements of the package, including Medicaid funding and the state and local tax deduction.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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At the committee level, the bill was debated in March during a six-hour hearing by the judiciary committee that brought out proponents and opponents.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
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April 28, 2025 Even amid the negativity, Perry is delivering a strikingly fun, entertaining two-hour show that’s coming to the U.S. next week.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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The Browns wouldn’t entertain his trade demand and plan to continue to have Garrett wreck opposing offenses.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The scientists have now studied more than 5,000 relatives and every one of them who had the mutation lost short-term memories and the ability to care for themselves.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But scientists aren't done studying this cosmic crime scene.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But companies have long eyed the ocean floor as a potential source of metals like nickel, cobalt, manganese and copper, which are used in batteries for electric vehicles and other technologies.—
Julia Simon,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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Walz has been eyed as one of the next leaders of the Democratic Party after the election loss.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Pore (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pore%20%28over%29. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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