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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
Last year, Hurricane Helene wiped out entire North Carolina towns previously considered safe from that type of destruction.
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Laura Schifter, Time, 15 July 2025
The county had considered a flood warning system on the river similar to a tornado warning siren about six or seven years ago, but Kelly said the idea never got off the ground and the cost would have been an issue.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
If your apartment balcony, backyard patio, front porch, or garden corner could use a little love, consider adding a bistro set to your outdoor space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Many organizations should consider launching a convoy of innovations.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025
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Laura Schifter, Time, 15 July 2025
The county had considered a flood warning system on the river similar to a tornado warning siren about six or seven years ago, but Kelly said the idea never got off the ground and the cost would have been an issue.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 July 2025
If your apartment balcony, backyard patio, front porch, or garden corner could use a little love, consider adding a bistro set to your outdoor space.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Many organizations should consider launching a convoy of innovations.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consider
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Spartz's press secretary provided a statement to IndyStar's question regarding the demonstrations.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Sasha Hupka Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is demanding federal action regarding the San Carlos Irrigation Project (SCIP) after recent power outages.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Levine Cava is reportedly contemplating $25 million in savings from the Parks budget, but the details aren’t known.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The question of how to deal with the fracturing has scientists contemplating the best course of action.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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That said, depending on how things unfold in training camp, the next phase of the franchise could begin sooner than initially anticipated.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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In court filings, Pryor anticipated, and attempted to quell, the timing problem by arguing he was required to cede control of his NIL in perpetuity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
19 July 2025
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Rotating exhibits mean there’s always something new to admire.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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When sunset hit, the couple appeared to take a break out of their day to admire the view, which closed out the video.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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The Rafael Devers blockbuster is probably the biggest deal that will go down, but the temptation is there to ponder other earthshaking possibilities, no matter how remote.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Viewing the team’s three-year stint here as an audition of sorts, officials have pondered if the local enthusiasm for baseball could help prove the Sacramento region as a welcome home for MLB.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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An object believed to be both from another star system and the oldest comet ever observed has been imaged by a massive telescope on a volcano in Hawaii.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Authorities believe Bryant is the man captured on surveillance video throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of the building, according to an arrest affidavit cited by the Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio (CPR).—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consider. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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