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as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipates
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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as in admires
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considers
Passmore reflects on Shakur’s life and considers how her story highlights the broader struggles and resilience of Black activists whose work is marginalized in mainstream histories.
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Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Located at the southern end of the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping route connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, Singapore is an international maritime and shipping hub that considers maintaining open sea lines of communication paramount.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
This confirms reports to Star that Kidman still considers Urban the love of her life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Japan's new prime minister was a protégé of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and considers former British PM Margaret Thatcher to be her political inspiration.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Wauwatosa considers yard waste changes to save money Yard waste pickup isn't going away for Wauwatosa, but the curbside service residents are used to could soon look to save money in the city budget.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Saft considers his time at McDonald’s to be crucial to his success as a stager.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The knowledge is inspiration and ammunition for the war that D considers modern music.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten, head of resource use and circularity at H&M, said working with Circ and Lenzing provides a better way forward as the apparel purveyor considers its production strategies.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Located at the southern end of the Strait of Malacca, a key shipping route connecting the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, Singapore is an international maritime and shipping hub that considers maintaining open sea lines of communication paramount.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
This confirms reports to Star that Kidman still considers Urban the love of her life.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Japan's new prime minister was a protégé of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and considers former British PM Margaret Thatcher to be her political inspiration.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Wauwatosa considers yard waste changes to save money Yard waste pickup isn't going away for Wauwatosa, but the curbside service residents are used to could soon look to save money in the city budget.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Saft considers his time at McDonald’s to be crucial to his success as a stager.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The knowledge is inspiration and ammunition for the war that D considers modern music.
—Touré, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
Cecilia Strömblad Brännsten, head of resource use and circularity at H&M, said working with Circ and Lenzing provides a better way forward as the apparel purveyor considers its production strategies.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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At 43, Vaccarello regards himself—proudly—as a designer of the old school.—
Rob Haskell,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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That was a great new whiskey, but Woodford Reserve’s version, while different in may regards, is also quite good.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the finale, overwhelmed with guilt, Louis goes to a train station and contemplates suicide.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Accompanied by tender, understated guitar, Gill contemplates the sacrifices and rewards that come with a life devoted to music.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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Over time, as battery technology improves, Goldstein also thinks eVTOLs could become bigger.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Alabi, who is Nigerian, thinks about fragrance as a form of memory and ancestry.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Carmody said the predictive analysis system is patent pending, and undertaking other certifications, and anticipates its release in February next year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Oct. 2025
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Pechacek also said there are roughly 18,000 federal workers in Wisconsin, and DWD anticipates 8,000 could be impacted during the shutdown.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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After the transformation's big reveal, Ramsey admires the bar's new decor.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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But Netflix is also trying to sign influencers, and telling thousands of prospective partners that the company admires the tech currently gunning for their jobs doesn’t seem likely to play well either.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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The report calls on leaders to focus on green solutions that can also improve health outcomes, and warns that political backsliding on climate commitments will only cause more harm.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Qualcomm calls the new chips AI200 and AI250, and they’re intended for generative AI inference in data centers.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wyn Baptiste An acclaimed photographer of street protests ponders the effectiveness of his work, even as his images provoke palpable international reactions.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Still, no one is ever confirmed as being in the tomb, and Debbie even ponders whether or not Danny is really dead.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Cousin, who is CEO of FSF Ventures, a nonprofit focused on sustainable food business models, believes investments like AI will help spur productivity in land already used for cultivation.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to the Japanese government, North Korea denies that Hajime’s sister Kyoko entered its territory – Japan believes otherwise.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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