THINK (ABOUT OR OVER) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

think (about or over)

verb

Definition of think (about or over)

as in to contemplate

to give serious and careful thought to I'll have to think over everything you've said before deciding what to do

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Pegula advanced to face Sorana Cirstea, the 36-year-old from Romania who is contemplating retirement after this season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Moreno, who in 2003 became baseball’s first Latino owner, was still contemplating a potential exit strategy, according to new club president Molly Jolly.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of contemplate

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If Caballero continues struggling, the Yankees have to at least consider whether Volpe can fill a utility role.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
And considering power, price, and popularity, the PlayStation 5 (whether base, all-digital, or Pro) is the best option for most gamers.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of consider

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But scientists have debated what causes electrons to pair up and produce the effect.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Collapse adds to debate over Kennedy Center renovations The collapse comes as the Kennedy Center board's plan to temporarily close the facility for a two-year renovation remains tied up in federal court.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of debate

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Rotten sat alone on an old, overstuffed couch and grumbled to himself while Sidney entertained the four ladies.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
In Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s La Bola Negra (Netflix), Cruz plays a bawdy cabaret singer entertaining troops during the Spanish Civil War.

— Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of entertain

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Since all of the objects in a system influence vibrational behavior, Kracht likes to study them first in isolation and then in combination.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
The researchers therefore plan to connect the different stages of materials development rather than study them in isolation.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of study

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Leclerc was fifth and 87 points down Ahead of Monza, some observers were already questioning whether Ferrari should start prioritizing its lead driver to mount a championship challenge.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In another critical post on X, the comedian questioned Sheeran’s decision to bring Macklemore on as an opening act.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of question

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The Japanese 10-year yield rose 6 basis points on Tuesday to nudge above 3% for the first time since 1996 as investors eye fiscal pressures in the country’s upcoming budget.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The distributor’s event film Legend of the White Dragon is eyeing $529k from limited screenings at 596 theaters.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

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think (about or over)

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