as in contemplation
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
I'm pondering whether or not I should join another committee
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Recent Examples of pondering
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
As Barbie is pondering her decision to leave or stay, Handler, Barbie’s real-life creator, appears for the second time and helps her to decide.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
After interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons and the job subsequently going to Raheem Morris, Belichick has dabbled in the media business while pondering his next steps on the sidelines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Republicans are pondering alternatives to avoid a 2025 legislative log jam.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Astros are pondering why their record streak of seven straight appearances in the Championship Series ended in 2024 – and what to do about it during the two months before spring training begins.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
As Barbie is pondering her decision to leave or stay, Handler, Barbie’s real-life creator, appears for the second time and helps her to decide.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
After interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons and the job subsequently going to Raheem Morris, Belichick has dabbled in the media business while pondering his next steps on the sidelines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Republicans are pondering alternatives to avoid a 2025 legislative log jam.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Astros are pondering why their record streak of seven straight appearances in the Championship Series ended in 2024 – and what to do about it during the two months before spring training begins.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pondering
Noun
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The meanings of these images—which speak variously of environmental collapse, policy failure, ineluctable helplessness—do not invite their use as objects of contemplation.—
Teju Cole,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, this system is not meant to be a progress report, a checklist or a contemplation of failures, but a source of inspiration.—
Roxsy Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Over five million Syrians have been displaced abroad over the last 13 years, and many of them are now contemplating a return home.—
Karam Shaar,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Social Media Reaction After Madison's theory went viral on TikTok, many people were quick to share their thoughts on her perspective.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Here were the highs and lows of Dallas’ first 41 games, plus some thoughts as the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws closer.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For me, starting my mornings with a good workout, meditation and time to journal my thoughts and think clearly primes me for the rest of the day.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Joyful or life-affirming activities (say, hobbies like painting or baking) or things that lift your spirits (such as exercise or meditation) might seem frivolous in the face of pressing caregiver responsibilities.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Thus, due consideration leads to the conclusion that Austin should be overruled.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Jan. 2025
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Safety considerations and ethical concerns remain prominent as OpenAI continues to refine Operator.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These hallucinations arise because these systems are not anchored in a coherent understanding of the world but are instead reflections of the data on which they are trained.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Still, in the midst of the worst disaster to strike L.A. in a generation, many see a reflection of the crisis that landed Crowley in the department’s top spot in the first place.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Pondering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pondering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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