as in seeing
for the reason that
considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon
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as in regarding
to think of in a particular way
I consider him a very good friend
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipating
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job
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as in admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considering
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Among those whom Dickson called when considering Posen was Domenico De Sole, the chairman of Tom Ford International, who had underwritten, along with Ford, Posen’s second runway show in 2002.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Media instincts might demand keeping the camera rolling, but the film balances this with the question of what is gained by watching people held hostage or killed in real time, especially considering the families were watching, too.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Nearly 60 percent of those claiming disability benefits are considering finding an additional income source to offset the impact.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Any company considering a major reshoring investment based on tariffs will factor in the very real possibility that those tariffs will probably disappear in four years or less.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Popcorn’s influence lies in her ability to see beyond immediate trends and embrace future possibilities, always considering how brands and products can align with the emotional and practical needs of consumers.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Pacific Gas & Electric was also considering outages for about 600 of its customers in rural Kern County, according to PG&E spokesperson Jeff Smith.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Sundance Film Festival is considering a big move for 2027, but the 2025 feature film and episodic programs find the Robert Redford founded gathering very much in its traditional wheelhouse with a mix of big-name projects, politics, and what might just be the next big thing.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Detectives are still examining Mangione's writings but are considering the contents of the notebook to represent a confession, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Among those whom Dickson called when considering Posen was Domenico De Sole, the chairman of Tom Ford International, who had underwritten, along with Ford, Posen’s second runway show in 2002.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Media instincts might demand keeping the camera rolling, but the film balances this with the question of what is gained by watching people held hostage or killed in real time, especially considering the families were watching, too.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Nearly 60 percent of those claiming disability benefits are considering finding an additional income source to offset the impact.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Any company considering a major reshoring investment based on tariffs will factor in the very real possibility that those tariffs will probably disappear in four years or less.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Popcorn’s influence lies in her ability to see beyond immediate trends and embrace future possibilities, always considering how brands and products can align with the emotional and practical needs of consumers.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Pacific Gas & Electric was also considering outages for about 600 of its customers in rural Kern County, according to PG&E spokesperson Jeff Smith.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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Adidas also remains embroiled in a long-running multinational trademark battle with Thom Browne regarding the use of stripes.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Normally tight-lipped regarding free agents, Detroit president of baseball operations Scott Harris was frank regarding the team’s interest in Sasaki.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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By contemplating the ethical dimensions of AI, we are reminded of the importance of addressing the challenges people worldwide face today.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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During the holiday season and the start of the New Year, workers often find themselves at a crossroads, contemplating a job change or career pivot.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Digitization means companies can operate with a forward-thinking approach.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bottom line is that women need to start thinking of their exit strategies from their businesses earlier.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The mobile device industry experienced a similar phenomenon in its early years, with consumers eagerly anticipating annual releases and major OS updates.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Institutions need to be open to change and proactively explore new ways of meeting and anticipating the needs of younger generations.Monica O'Reilly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And what's a better way to get into the holiday spirit than admiring Christmas lights?Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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From admiring extravagant festive decor to sitting down for a cozy candlelit meal, there's nothing like planning a weekend escape to celebrate the season, and Savannah is one of the cities that does it best.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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YouTube has revealed new stats and insights about viewing in the living room, a key strategic area of recent focus for the video giant.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The expansion reflects growing demand for premium formats in the Asia-Pacific exhibition market, where theaters are increasingly turning to specialized viewing experiences to differentiate from home entertainment options.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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All of which, with this week’s verdict, may see Blumhouse and Netflix pondering a follow-up film to Our Father, or not.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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With the MasterChef Christmas specials featuring Wallace now no longer airing following sustained pressure, BBC bosses will be pondering what to do next.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That doesn’t stop thought leaders from calling for blanket decentralization or Bitcoin maximalists from believing that all other cryptocurrencies are inferior.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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