pore (over)

verb

ˈpȯr How to pronounce pore (over) (audio)
Definition of pore (over)next
1
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision

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2
as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test

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  1. contemplate
  2. read
  3. ponder
  4. consider
  5. debate
  6. entertain
  7. study
  8. eye
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  • The alternative is a future too abhorrent for even the most dystopian imaginations at WIRED to contemplate.
    Katie Drummond, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Their agreement contemplated alternative dispute mechanisms, including arbitration, to resolve any contractual conflict.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of contemplate
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  • Now read the latest MacBook, iPhone, and iMac headlines in Forbes’ weekly Apple Loop news digest...
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • There’s plenty of space to spread out, from the sunroom and living area to the gorgeous outdoor areas equipped with plenty of seating for afternoon reads and aperitivo hour.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of read
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  • Chalamet spends an hour in the house, sitting in the very bedroom where a young Robert Zimmerman gazed out at snowy ground and pondered his future.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Gallego’s better standing with Arizona voters is more than a mirror image of Republican Kari Lake’s relatively weak pull with GOP voters and will invite extra scrutiny as Democrats ponder their future after an electoral beating.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of ponder
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  • It is considered District 6 for political reasons, but it is only remotely connected to that area.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Reflection in the sky with diamonds As climate change takes more of a toll on Earth, scientists are considering methods to cool the atmosphere.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of consider
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  • In Michigan, the tipping system has been highly debated.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Experts have long debated whether a vegan diet is appropriate for kids.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of debate
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  • Frolova-Walker and Walker, at the end of their book on the Shostakovich Fifth, entertain an enticing possibility: What if the work actually had nothing to do with Stalin?
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Six rounds into the eight-round match—which ended in a unanimous decision for Paul—the commentator Rosie Perez, a longtime friend of Tyson’s, dropped any pretense of being entertained.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertain
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  • In these scenarios, study a parcel’s pressure levels to determine if these spots are worth your time.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Sulfates have also been studied widely, whereas the risks of diamond dust are still largely unknown.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of study
Verb
  • Alexis couldn’t shake the feeling that everyone was watching her, looking at her, eyeing her as the only person in the room when Onyxx died of some unknown cause.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Having studied the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 election, both were now eying plans to disrupt each of the procedural steps between Election Day and the Inauguration, such as the December 11th deadline for each state to ascertain a winner, and the December 17th meeting of each state’s electors.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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