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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpend
Verb
  • Such theoretical impairments would be concerning in any context—but especially when contemplating a person who has achieved enough power to be unironically described as co-president of the United States.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
  • With America out of the picture, Europe is beginning to contemplate moves that would have been unimaginable mere months ago.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Many Americans have taken to social media to ponder what a democratic country looks like without a federal agency at the helm of education.
    Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Lim has obviously pondered this cosmic music at length.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Private Sector Responsibility: A Strategic Imperative As policymakers debate sweeping changes, the private sector must recognize the direct impact on human capital management and long-term business viability.
    Solange Charas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Further, in much the same way Newsom debated Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and spoke to Fox Host Sean Hannity, the Governor is showcasing his willingness to debate Republicans and defend his positions that few, if any, Democrats are.
    Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Carter gave up smoking and took up swimming and—a basis for a musical, perhaps—entertained Bette Midler and her husband.
    Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
  • At Willows, California, she was entertained at a local duck club and invited to go along on a duck shoot.
    Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At Duke, Reid studied evolutionary anthropology and anatomy while playing soccer, and Allen studied psychology while playing basketball, per Duke’s website.
    Makena Gera, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Jean studied economics and mathematics at Fordham University and the New School for Social Research in New York before pursuing his professional career in Haiti.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Angela questions before May decides to just delete Instagram.
    Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
  • O’Connell can’t afford to see his leadership questioned Rodgers knows how to play the interview game.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The 31-year-old PGA Tour pro is teeing off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, eyeing the $20 million purse.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The House passed a resolution last month, but its fate now rests with the Senate, which is eyeing significant changes.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Perpend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpend. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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