as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought
my considered opinion is that this is the best movie I've ever seen
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as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipated
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 admired
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considered
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.
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Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.
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Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Credit scores, which impact people's ability and costs to borrow, typically range from 300 to 850, with around 670 and higher considered good.
—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Before this decision, a party could be considered married in one state and single in another.
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Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Designing a $53 million home without an owner may sound like a calculated act of extreme optimism.
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The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon.
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Generally, dark energy and dark matter are regarded as separate entities, their elusiveness their primary link.
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Not only in the United States but across the world, he was regarded with a mixture of reverence and awe.
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The effect of Greenspan’s artistry was to alter permanently the way the capital markets function, and to extend the Fed’s influence more deeply into the economy than Congress ever contemplated – and certainly far beyond any Constitutional remit.
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Following the completion of her fifth season, Powell initially contemplated returning for a sixth year as a DCC — but ultimately decided to hang up her boots and retire.
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Strategic storytelling and thought leadership amplify credibility, helping executive directors spend less time chasing support and more time advancing the mission.
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At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
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The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week and by Tuesday afternoon, temperatures are anticipated to reach into the 90s.
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The one-two punch of heat and humidity is anticipated to reach Eastern states by midweek, AccuWeather said, possibly lingering through the Independence Day weekend.
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The 23-year-old box-to-box midfielder, a Valencia academy product with 118 top-flight appearances, is admired by Barca's Sporting Director Deco for his all-around play and goal-scoring ability.
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The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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Fireflies go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – in a process called complete metamorphosis.
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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