as in contemplated
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thought (about or over)
Verb
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Santos-Griswold contemplated quitting the sport.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2026 -
After the Jets released Rodgers last March, the quarterback contemplated his future before signing a one-year contract with Pittsburgh in June.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Royals pondered whether to non-tender India this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Bailey started to consider a return to college basketball in 2025 but has pondered a possible return to the NCAA after he was drafted in 2023, according to the report.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is widely considered a front-runner to become the next prime minister.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Every possible explanation that isn’t ruled out or contradicted by the already-existing data should be considered, and each hypothesis should be tested and examined as rigorously as possible.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Whether this movement toward harder jumps is the right direction for skating’s future is fiercely debated, both among the figure skating community and fans.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the organization debated whether or not to convert him to outfield full-time, but eventually settled on keeping him at third.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unlike other game-day snacks like chips or popcorn, where flavors and textures can get a little one-note after a while, ALDI’s Cajun Trail Mix keeps your taste buds entertained with different flavors—salty, sweet, and spicy—and different textures, too.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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For families From bingo and splash dodgeball to movie nights and art classes, there’s plenty to keep families entertained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Russia has studied China’s infamous Great Firewall, a sophisticated system of controlling and surveilling its citizens’ internet use, and bought technology from the country, Segal said.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The dusty ejecta, however, can be best studied in young systems like this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hypnotists questioned the children who were with Shannon that afternoon.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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While Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos told lawmakers on the record the streamer is about a 45-day exclusive theatrical window for movies, many rival studio sources have questioned the streaming boss’ intent.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Thought (about or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thought%20%28about%20or%20over%29. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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