1
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been meditating a career change for months
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2
as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
had meditated a quick return to work after having the baby, but circumstances changed
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Recent Examples of meditate
In a sea of health apps pinging you to meditate more and eat less, Noom is taking a different tack.
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Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Dylan's most recent (but hopefully not last) album Rough and Rowdy Ways explores some dark areas, meditating on a modern culture that seems so far removed from the values Dylan holds dear.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Andor reflected the chaos of radicalization, meditating on the consequences of embracing an ideology.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Dylan's most recent (but hopefully not last) album Rough and Rowdy Ways explores some dark areas, meditating on a modern culture that seems so far removed from the values Dylan holds dear.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Andor reflected the chaos of radicalization, meditating on the consequences of embracing an ideology.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
Lk 10:25-37), that is, by meditating on the love that builds a fraternity open to all, without exception.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditate
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Based on historical probabilities, traders may contemplate taking a position prior to the earnings announcement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Don't forget outlier contests and Harris' possible return in California One feature of the 2026 gubernatorial races could be the return of Kamala Harris to the national stage, as the former vice president continues to contemplate a run for California governor.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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The initiative was intended to replace Abrams tanks and Bradley Infantry Fighting vehicles with a fleet of manned and unmanned systems.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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The majority of the community was forcibly displaced in the 1950s to make way for Dodger Stadium — despite the fact that the land was originally intended to be used for affordable housing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Rafael Devers blockbuster is probably the biggest deal that will go down, but the temptation is there to ponder other earthshaking possibilities, no matter how remote.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Viewing the team’s three-year stint here as an audition of sorts, officials have pondered if the local enthusiasm for baseball could help prove the Sacramento region as a welcome home for MLB.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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At a July 23 capital improvements committee meeting, questions were raised about why a report from the county's facilities planning steering committee recommended projects tied to maintenance and repairs at senior facilities be put on hold or not recommended at all for the 2026 budget.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The school plans to kick off the upcoming high school football season with the new seating, which replaced crumbling concrete bleachers that were estimated at roughly 50 years old.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Mole Man / Harvey Elder has some scenes played by the always entertaining Paul Walter Hauser.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The Padres are relevant going into their second stretch drive under the Preller-Shildt tandem.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Today marks 50 years since Jimmy Hoffa went missing.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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The suit is the latest attempt to block Resolution Copper from building the mine on land east of Phoenix considered sacred to the Apache and other tribes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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City officials are considering reinstating youth curfews, cracking down on problematic businesses, and holding parents accountable for their children's actions.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Ultimately, Williams hopes readers come away from Martyr Loser King with more than aesthetic awe.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Sources close to Paramount told THR the studio remains in negotiations and hopes to have the show back on Paramount+ soon.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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“Meditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditate. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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