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
Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.
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Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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
Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The Lions could be facing a situation similar to the one involving Ragnow this offseason, as Decker contemplates retirement.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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
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
Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Heeseung contemplates the question, before answering.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The Lions could be facing a situation similar to the one involving Ragnow this offseason, as Decker contemplates retirement.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st century hustle possible?—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The final part of Cantorna’s statement could be crucial as a judge considers whether Subu can remain in the United States.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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With delicate humor and heartfelt moments, this bittersweet class-comedy entertains while provoking thought about our ability to live together and create meaningful connections.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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This style of theater both enlightens and entertains, each actor stepping out of the ensemble inside Kelleher’s direction that teeters on the edge of heavy-handidness without ever getting there.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Keep it light and clever, yet commit to a piece long enough to actually wrap it, whether that means editing your podcast or rehearsing your lines once.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means a rocket could still trigger lightning, highlighting the need for close monitoring of cloud cover and electrical activity throughout the launch window.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At least 80% of voters support photo ID, polling that Republicans have repeatedly pointed to as the Senate debates the SAVE America Act, an election bill that Democrats claim is an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dallas is $5 million behind on sales tax revenue, adding pressure as the city debates whether to repair or relocate its nearly 50-year-old City Hall.—
Everton Bailey Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The budget also proposes a 10%, or $73 billion cut, in non-defense spending compared to 2026 levels.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The budget proposes more than $19 billion for federal law enforcement -- a 15% increase from 2026.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Contemplates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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