as in seeing
for the reason that
considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon
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Relevance
1
as in regarding
to think of in a particular way
I consider him a very good friend
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2
as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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3
as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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4
as in anticipating
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 admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considering
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
That kind of statement can indicate a company is considering legal action.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
That tracks here — anyone stepping out on this issue by nature must be more open to considering issues on a standalone basis, considering their merits and the benefits to constituents first instead of deferring to the party line.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
With Brents, however, injuries are always concern considering the former second-round pick has played in just 18 games in three years.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Several state attorneys general have been reviewing the transaction and considering legal action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 May 2026
And considering the only two prior Brazil games have been played on Fridays, the Cowboys and Ravens will take on an even tougher challenge early in the year.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would ensure insurance companies cover the cost of scalp cooling technology for cancer patients.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Verb
And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
That kind of statement can indicate a company is considering legal action.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
That tracks here — anyone stepping out on this issue by nature must be more open to considering issues on a standalone basis, considering their merits and the benefits to constituents first instead of deferring to the party line.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
With Brents, however, injuries are always concern considering the former second-round pick has played in just 18 games in three years.
—Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Several state attorneys general have been reviewing the transaction and considering legal action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 May 2026
And considering the only two prior Brazil games have been played on Fridays, the Cowboys and Ravens will take on an even tougher challenge early in the year.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would ensure insurance companies cover the cost of scalp cooling technology for cancer patients.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
Verb
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The head of a fish, cooked and glossy gray, emerges from a latticed crust, regarding the ceiling with an unnerving, dull-eyed serenity.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Now, if Edwards were to create a narrative regarding relocation, that would be a different story.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Verb
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And after spending time contemplating addressing her aging skin, the time was right.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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At the heart of the film, there are two young boys who are discovering their identity and their first love, and contemplating what to do with it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Long-term stewardship, whether that’s building a brand, investing in people or thinking about legacy, becomes harder to prioritize when the focus is on what can be measured and delivered in the next quarter.—
Rebecca Brooks,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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What are you supposed to be thinking when your team is pushing toward the goal?—
Nicole Williams,
AJC.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Aviation’s safety culture is built around anticipating failure, not responding to it.—
Andrew Rogers,
Washington Post,
14 May 2026
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Tudor maintained that Kinsky would play again for Spurs, perhaps even this season, something not even the most optimistic of Tottenham fans would have been eagerly anticipating.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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From island hopping along the always-sunny Maldives and admiring pink sands in the Bahamas, to coconut mangrove-trekking in the Philippines and biking past pineapple fields in French Polynesia, tropical charm manifests in an array of ways.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Garden diplomacy At their last meeting on Friday the two leaders toured the gardens at Zhongnanhai, with Trump admiring the roses.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Arte Museum Busan Available for viewing only for the museum ticket holders.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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EBay’s board is now pondering GameStop’s offer.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Relatives said that Torres has not answered calls and texts, believing that his family would discourage him from making the Miami trip, the outlet reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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