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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
Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.
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Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Other provisions would bolster court oversight of settlements, as well as strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to weigh in as a judge considers whether to sign off on an agreement.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The update considers not just age, but also risk gleaned from the new PREVENT risk calculator.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
That minimum first considers what’s required to keep the Biscayne Aquifer, which is a source of drinking water for 3 to 4 million people in South Florida, from getting too low and risking saltwater intrusion.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Jan Steyn considers the literary lessons of gout.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But Jessi considers Gabi the real smoking gun.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The judge, as any judge, left, right or neutral, rightly carefully considers and rules based on the law, which is something the felon in the White House should do.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 19 Mar. 2026
Other provisions would bolster court oversight of settlements, as well as strengthen the ability of state attorneys general to weigh in as a judge considers whether to sign off on an agreement.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The update considers not just age, but also risk gleaned from the new PREVENT risk calculator.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
That minimum first considers what’s required to keep the Biscayne Aquifer, which is a source of drinking water for 3 to 4 million people in South Florida, from getting too low and risking saltwater intrusion.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Jan Steyn considers the literary lessons of gout.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
But Jessi considers Gabi the real smoking gun.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
The judge, as any judge, left, right or neutral, rightly carefully considers and rules based on the law, which is something the felon in the White House should do.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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The news regards their mother Donna Kelce, a longtime sidelines fixture at her sons’ football games.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The darker strands of the young Tennyson’s existence—madness, spurned love, ruinous genes, insolvency—would become the themes of a later poem that Holmes regards as pivotal.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The initiative contemplates the creation of a Guatemalan Film Institute, a Film Promotion Fund, a Film Commission operating as a one-stop shop for international productions, a National Cinematheque and a National Higher School of Cinema, among others.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers said Next Generation 911 needs more oversight At least one lawmaker present on Tuesday thinks that the state should not move forward with the statewide design.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Shooman thinks that the people behind these new studios and distribution labels could be part of a larger effort to reshape the entertainment landscape.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center also anticipates warmer temperatures than normal through April 10, which includes Easter Sunday.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Citi hiring and what to expect in Charlotte Citi anticipates hiring for support services, risk management, client credit, personal banking and financial risk.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of who calls the plays, the Aggies' defense will differ from last season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 43 mm models, either done up in steel and platinum or full platinum (limited to just 75 pieces), combine all those aviation details on its signature chronograph with an automatic perpetual calendar, in what the brand calls the most advanced movement to ever be housed in a Navitimer.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Derek’s mother-in-law visits, and Paul ponders his legacy.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, JPMorgan believes equities look more vulnerable than bonds from a positioning perspective both in developed and emerging markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office believes that the same arsonist started a fire on Sunday near the town of Vernon.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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