1
as in to ponder
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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2
as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplate
By the end of the third season, Sydney was contemplating leaving her post at The Bear to work at chef Adam Shapiro’s new restaurant.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
No final decision has been made, but that this is not the first time the administration has contemplated such a move, the official said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The country is also contemplating creating a committee that would oversee and potentially limit investments abroad by U.S. companies.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Companies contemplating manufacturing investments took both sides into account when planning where to build or expand a plant.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
No final decision has been made, but that this is not the first time the administration has contemplated such a move, the official said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The country is also contemplating creating a committee that would oversee and potentially limit investments abroad by U.S. companies.
—Matthew J. Slaughter, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Companies contemplating manufacturing investments took both sides into account when planning where to build or expand a plant.
—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplate
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Amid this dark, silent space, the siblings survived on rice balls and pondered what had just happened to their serene home.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Kaan isn’t even the first fifth-generation fighter project the Emirates has purportedly pondered joining.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Friday's White House meeting was intended to sign a deal related to Ukraine's rare minerals and discuss a diplomatic resolution to the war.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The multi-year security Marchand wanted beyond this season, then, was too much for Sweeney to assume considering the risk of injuries and decline.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Another place to consider is chef Danny Grant’s elegant approach to seafood, pasta, and beef at Monarch, which is also downtown.—
Visit Dallas,
AFAR Media,
7 Mar. 2025
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After the trial period ends, Hulu plans start at $9.99 for the with-ads plan.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The outrageous plot follows failing impresario Max Bialystock who plans to stage a Broadway flop and collect on investors’ money.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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But the combination clearly worked; Corky, who had a wry sense of humor, was endlessly entertained by his wife.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Available with a four-speed manual transmission or with a three-speed automatic configuration, those early Mustangs continue to entertain.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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The parties hoping to form Germany’s next government have agreed to overhaul borrowing rules and create a €500 billion ($536 billion) infrastructure fund in a tectonic spending shift to revamp the military and revive growth in Europe’s largest economy.—
Reuters,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Griggs said it was hoped that a sports bar already be open and instead another season of UConn basketball is wrapping up.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Think pop-up shops, spice blending, and casually debating the best way to season a brisket.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The science on transgender procedures, including hormone replacement and surgery, is hotly debated.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Honest Tea was packaged in a 16.9 ounce bottle (500 ml), which meant our Honey Green tea, which had 70 calories, was going to be banned while a 200-calorie Snapple Peach Tea in a 16 ounce bottle would keep its place on the shelf.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Contemplate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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