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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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4
as in to anticipate
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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5
as in to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of consider
There are several methods to consider, depending on factors like your plan for the space after removal and your budget.
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Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This result is far from a disaster though, as key Flamengo players had just returned from a busy international break, and visitors Inter are also considered title contenders.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Rectangles of prospective dimensions are considered.
—Sarah K. Rich, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
After 270 days without making a payment, a borrower is considered in default, which means wages and tax refunds can be seized by the U.S. government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
This result is far from a disaster though, as key Flamengo players had just returned from a busy international break, and visitors Inter are also considered title contenders.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Rectangles of prospective dimensions are considered.
—Sarah K. Rich, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
After 270 days without making a payment, a borrower is considered in default, which means wages and tax refunds can be seized by the U.S. government.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consider
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Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to call NYPD Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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And the commenters and past visitors of the Silos are expressing nothing short of excitement regarding the launch of the handy bar.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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While contemplating his former love and his future as a father, Massey conjures up the apparition of his beloved Catherine.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Boasberg has been contemplating whether to hold any administration officials in contempt of court for ignoring his orders last month to turn around planes that were carrying the deportees to El Salvador.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Wang said the ride to space was much smoother than anticipated, noting that only the final minute before the engines cut off on the second stage was significant.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The second time was long anticipated by the members of my Brownie Troop.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the one hand, such tactical flexibility is to be admired as Potter looks to implement a style of play that is grounded in the same principles, irrespective of his system or personnel.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Audi can make your 2010s niche racing dreams come true, in other words, which is probably a better way to spend the money burning a hole in your pocket than buying yet another supercar that will sit in a garage to be admired.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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And ponder why the tee shot on the par-3 12th creates such a riddle.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Wells ponders how her 13-year-old business, selling breast-pump backpacks and other items for new moms, will run under President Trump's new tariffs on all imports.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consider. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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