pored (over)

verb

Definition of pored (over)next
past tense of pore (over)
1
as in contemplated
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 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pored (over)
  1. contemplated
  2. read
  3. considered
  4. entertained
  5. questioned
  6. weighed
Verb
  • Culkin contemplated purchasing the home himself earlier this month.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Afterward, the couple contemplated consummating their engagement.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplated
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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
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  • And recognition of Russian annexations is rightly considered a nonstarter for both Ukraine and its Western backers.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The difficulty from Liverpool’s side, perhaps, will be determining his value and how much to invest in a player now considered to be in his prime.
    Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of considered
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  • That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Gran’s butter yellow Cadillac was a welcome surprise in the school carpool line, her slightly off-key singing voice kept me entertained in the church pews on Sunday morning, and her dining room table was the joyful location of many family celebrations.
    Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertained
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  • Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The billionaire media mogul and filmmaker is pushing back against those who have questioned his lack of a writers room.
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioned
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  • Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighed
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