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as in pondering
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplating
Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.
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Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Others had financial assistance policies that paralleled the standards the state was contemplating.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Boeing — Shares slipped about 1% following a Bloomberg report that the airplane maker is contemplating raising at least $10 billion by selling new stock to replenish cash reserves hit by a factory worker strike.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Buddhism recommends contemplating your cravings over a period of years in order to gradually loosen your grip on them in a deliberate way.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Setting prime ministerial term limits is another tactic worth contemplating.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2018
Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Others had financial assistance policies that paralleled the standards the state was contemplating.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Boeing — Shares slipped about 1% following a Bloomberg report that the airplane maker is contemplating raising at least $10 billion by selling new stock to replenish cash reserves hit by a factory worker strike.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Buddhism recommends contemplating your cravings over a period of years in order to gradually loosen your grip on them in a deliberate way.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Setting prime ministerial term limits is another tactic worth contemplating.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 26 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplating
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Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Stratos Renewables Corporation's financial statements have been prepared assuming the company will continue as a going concern, with management intending to identify potential merger candidates.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The presentation will be aimed at those intending to buy their first telescope but should be of interest to anyone in general.Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Embarking on a new challenge Successful entrepreneurs are motivated and driven innovators, looking to push boundaries and grasp opportunities and fresh challenges.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hegseth has leaned into culture war issues, suggesting that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff should be fired for his embrace of diversity and inclusion programs, and questioning whether women should serve in combat roles.nbcnews.com, nbcnews.com, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bayern hadn’t won in its last three games before the international break – enough to spark the German media into a mini-frenzy, questioning whether there was a crisis under new manager Vincent Kompany.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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Our writers really have the magical thing to balance, to tell these important stories while also entertaining the audience and keeping their heart racing the whole time.Dave Quinn, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The room also features a spacious pantry with a Dutch door, which is ideal for entertaining.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
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In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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