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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
The medical school does not have a minimum MCAT score requirement and uses a holistic evaluation that considers areas outside test scores and grades, according to the UCLA website.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Advertisement To capture academic distinction at the highest level, the study also considers the presence of Nobel Prize and Fields Medal laureates among university alumni and staff.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Each brand’s operational strategy requires a tailored approach that considers an end-to-end view of their supply chain.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The shift to EVs highlights the need for better charging infrastructure, which the EPA considers alongside technology.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
This sharp study considers how the War on Terror shaped American immigration policies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Metinvest considers human capital as important as advanced technologies.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Advertisement To capture academic distinction at the highest level, the study also considers the presence of Nobel Prize and Fields Medal laureates among university alumni and staff.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Each brand’s operational strategy requires a tailored approach that considers an end-to-end view of their supply chain.
—Ken Bowles, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The shift to EVs highlights the need for better charging infrastructure, which the EPA considers alongside technology.
—Erica Van Buren, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
This sharp study considers how the War on Terror shaped American immigration policies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Every bedroom opens to an indoor-outdoor bathroom, a small but telling detail that reinforces how closely the design considers its surroundings, while the infinity pool runs along the edge of the property with uninterrupted jungle views.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Metinvest considers human capital as important as advanced technologies.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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Meanwhile, the administration’s National Security Strategy regards Russia and China not as adversaries or even competitors but as partners in carving up the world.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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China regards Taiwan as its own territory and maintains its right to take control of the island one day, including by force.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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After developing a celebrity following and being recognized as the best barbecue in Riyadh, Ramadani thinks Texans will like his barbecue too.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Judith thinks her sister is still out there.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The company anticipates funding the Silicon Labs deal with cash on hand, and debt financing yet to be arranged.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The pharmaceutical giant anticipates its 2026 revenue will come in between $80 billion and $83 billion.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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Highpoints, such as when Big Ant quietly admires the craftsmanship of his son’s Pegasus wings before rejecting them for confused reasons, unproductively blend together with facile ones, like a signposted scene of physical abuse.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FOOTAGE RELEASED – NYPD bodycam shows officer shooting man with knife as Mamdani calls for no charges.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The developer’s rezoning request calls for removing a greenhouse and accessory buildings for the development, called Old Statesville Road Mixed-Use, town documents show.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Feb. 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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While Raspadori ponders whether to accept Roma’s offer and leave Atletico just six months after his move to Spain from Napoli, Gasperini has to make do-and-mend.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Núñez, an administrator, remains hopeful and believes that the release of political prisoners could set a precedent in the country.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Reflecting on Black style icons, Osuji believes one person in particular embodies Zena Ziora.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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