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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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3
as in to think
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in to anticipate
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 to admire
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of consider
Valadao is considered one of the nation’s most vulnerable Republicans.
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That is why seeing consensus first-round pick Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back in this year's class behind Ashton Jeanty, ranked as the seventh-best running back in the draft is a bit jarring.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
But their final decision did not come without first considering the consequences.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The Pac-12 is reportedly considering something similar.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That is why seeing consensus first-round pick Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back in this year's class behind Ashton Jeanty, ranked as the seventh-best running back in the draft is a bit jarring.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
But their final decision did not come without first considering the consequences.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
The Pac-12 is reportedly considering something similar.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consider
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No details regarding the illness have been revealed.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 10:50 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 12:09 p.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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To recognize the Fed’s insignificance, all readers need to do is contemplate all the attention given the central bank by economists and pundits.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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That type of payment would also not be allowed under the House settlement, which contemplates payment for a share of media, ticket and sponsorship revenue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Staying silent for a few seconds can make people think of you as smart.—
Kathy and Ross Petras, Contributors,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Wang said the ride to space was much smoother than anticipated, noting that only the final minute before the engines cut off on the second stage was significant.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The second time was long anticipated by the members of my Brownie Troop.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of other works up here worth admiring here, too: a ca.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But when Rogen wasn’t being interrupted by his admiring bro-fans, who were legion — one wore toe shoes and a Lil Dicky shirt; another cried — Amoeba was, however, a perfect place to dig through hundreds of vinyl soundtracks.—
Austin Considine,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Those in need of shelter from the cold can call 211 to check availability of beds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2023
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Their children’s schoolmates call the sisters the Puffling Queens.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Feb. 2023
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For the six years between the two boys’ deaths, James, too, was pondering suicide—Vincent’s, and then, at some point, his own.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Fans took to the comments to both praise and ponder Trainor's new look.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Matthieu Humair, chief executive officer of the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, which organizes the annual event, believes there is safety — and strength — in numbers.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Zachary Rotman of FanSided believes the Chicago Cubs should emerge as a favorite.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consider. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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