pore (over)

verb

ˈpȯr How to pronounce pore (over) (audio)
Definition of pore (over)next
1
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision

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2
as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test

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  1. contemplate
  2. read
  3. ponder
  4. consider
  5. debate
  6. entertain
  7. study
  8. eye
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  • Rivalries and mutual suspicion mounted over the years and came to a head when Ghosn openly contemplated a merger, contributing to his downfall.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • In the summer after their first year studying architecture at the University of Hong Kong, Jeff Li and Joseph Wong were contemplating hats and climate change.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplate
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  • Buzbee subsequently sent a demand letter to the woman's then-spouse accusing him of infecting her, however, Doe's ex pursued their divorce undeterred, the complaint reads.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Ahead, read all about my experience at the boutique to inspire your own visit—or your shopping cart.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of read
Verb
  • Thanks to these translations, English-speaking readers are in a better position to ponder the mystery of how a timid, apolitical newspaperman wrote one of the most haunting novels of the age of Fascism and war.
    Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Looking down to the field from a suite before kickoff, Griffin pondered making the Rose Bowl a regular host of national championship games.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of ponder
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  • As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments Holiday deals: Shop this season’s top products and sales curated by our editors.
    Medha Singh, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • At least 1 inch of snowfall is considered to be a White Christmas.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of consider
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  • Of course, whether their post-presidency contributions match Carter's will be for historians to debate.
    Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Dark chocolate's link to diabetes – in a good way Depositphotos Dark chocolate is a controversial topic in the research world, with its health benefits hotly debated.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of debate
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  • The aim is to inform, educate or entertain meaningfully.
    Noa Eshed, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • And for a couple who entertains almost every weekend, a lot of care went into designing the public spaces.
    Stacie Stukin, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertain
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  • Experts are studying the new landscape to learn what has worked well — and what innovative strategies might be useful in the new hot spots.
    Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The University of North Texas Health Science Center dissected, studied and leased out hundreds of unclaimed bodies.
    Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of study
Verb
  • With so much fashion existing online, there’s something refreshing about trying pieces on in-store after eyeing them first on a little screen.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Moueix is selling globally through her website, and looking to start wholesaling, eyeing Field and Fort in Summerland, Calif., Elyse Walker in St. Helena, Calif., Merci and Hotel Costes in Paris and Corso Como in Milan as potential partners.
    Booth Moore, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of eye
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