poring (over)

verb

present participle of pore (over)
1
as in contemplating
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 reading
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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  1. contemplating
  2. reading
  3. pondering
  4. considering
  5. debating
  6. entertaining
  7. studying
  8. questioning
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  • There were starkly arranged a cappella vocals, wistful singer-songwriter tunes for briskly contemplating the boy from last night, and a dance-floor track once intended for Madonna.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Members of the public, at recent meetings, though, have raised concerns about traffic and the financial agreements the city is contemplating.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • Continue reading … FUGITIVE DELIVERED — FBI brings back suspect accused of stealing $600K in federal food stamp benefits.
    — , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The poetry world in the city is multifarious and energetic, with waves of practitioners reading, listening to, and publishing one another.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of reading
Verb
  • Newsom, however, is pondering a 2028 run for the White House.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The Liberty Bell, with its famous crack, hasn’t been rung in 180 years, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from pondering what the bell might have sounded like when tolling.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • Some employers are considering whether to help their staffers buy GLP-1 drugs for weight loss directly from the manufacturers or other partners, such as Costco’s pharmacy, said Matthew Rae, associate director at KFF.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Excellent soundproofing of the walls and windows is a huge plus, especially considering the hotel's central location.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • The Presbyterian seminary student made the comment while debating legislation related to transgender people participating in school sports.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Agree On Decision Criteria First Agree on the decision criteria before debating the decision.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to shop our ultimate Thanksgiving hosting guide, featuring cooking essentials, entertaining must haves, table decor and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • During the season, officials spend more than 30 hours a week studying video and the rulebook, according to the NFL.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Junior Kelsey Chandler, who is studying to become a private pilot, said the program has pushed her outside of her comfort zone.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of studying
Verb
  • People can appreciate the convenience of social media while questioning its effects on children.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fierros, who is believed to be armed, is wanted for questioning, the sheriff's office said.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioning
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