1
as in ponders
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplates
On Christmas Eve, facing financial ruin and disillusionment, George contemplates taking his life.
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John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
And now, as the store nears closing time, one of the tour participants contemplates what size leg lamp might look best in her house.
—Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
In her essay, Jay also contemplates whether headlines about her divorce affected her career opportunities and relationships with patients.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
If not dismissed or settled, the case currently contemplates an eight-to-10-month pretrial discovery period ending in fall 2025.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
As currently configured, the settlement contemplates billions of dollars in payments to former, current and future athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
In episode 3, the couple spend time lounging in his front lawn as Rafe contemplates an enticing business offer.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The move comes at an important time as the Federal Reserve contemplates its next moves in monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
And now, as the store nears closing time, one of the tour participants contemplates what size leg lamp might look best in her house.
—Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
In her essay, Jay also contemplates whether headlines about her divorce affected her career opportunities and relationships with patients.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
If not dismissed or settled, the case currently contemplates an eight-to-10-month pretrial discovery period ending in fall 2025.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2024
As currently configured, the settlement contemplates billions of dollars in payments to former, current and future athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
In episode 3, the couple spend time lounging in his front lawn as Rafe contemplates an enticing business offer.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The move comes at an important time as the Federal Reserve contemplates its next moves in monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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Stocked with championship experience from his days as an assistant with Milwaukee and Boston, Lee intends on doing things his way.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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When weather conditions allow, an archaeologist intends to conduct a metal detector survey of the area, seeking further discoveries.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Philippines considers karaoke a national pastime, and the people around you are constantly crooning into their Magic Sing microphones or portable karaoke machines.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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Scott, who considers Stiller both his boss and a friend, justified the show’s painstaking development process as necessary for quality control.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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While the area will open initially as open space, Parks and Recreation plans to solicit feedback, a process that will inform how officials develop the park further.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Following this trend, the University of Vermont plans to launch an undergraduate co-op program in fall 2025.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.—
Craig J. Clary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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So the Recruiter proposes a modified game of Russian roulette where one of them will die within six shots.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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The rule proposes listing the migrant butterfly as a threatened species.—
Karl Schneider,
The Indianapolis Star,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For Black graduates, race weighs heavily on the social and economic outcomes associated with a college degree.—
Michael Collins,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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