think (about or over)

verb

Definition of think (about or over)next
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to I'll have to think over everything you've said before deciding what to do

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for think (about or over)
  1. contemplate
  2. ponder
  3. consider
  4. debate
  5. entertain
  6. study
  7. question
  8. eye
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  • Four days after the crash, the agencies were already contemplating misdemeanor charges, according to a text conversation between Fernandez Rundle and FWC Lt. Col. Alfredo Escanio, the deputy director of the south region.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of contemplate
Verb
  • TikTok users ponder a post-TikTok world As the justices debated the fate of TikTok, Americans who use the platform for news, entertainment or to make a living were pondering a post-TikTok world.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
  • There is no Alliance Independent School District, and the Keller school board is only pondering the idea of splitting the district in two, according Fort Worth city council member Charles Lauersdorf and Mayor Mattie Parker.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of ponder
Verb
  • But consider this: Countries have had criminal laws against murder and robbery for thousands of years, yet these crimes are still committed.
    Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The major components are: Assessing the situation – noting changes, considering what else is going on, and determining if others have noticed anything wrong.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of consider
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  • The budget increased, but debate rages over cuts to some positions Was the LAFD budget cut?
    Letters to the Editor, Orange County Register, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Judge strikes down Biden Title IX expansion: Amber & Lynda debate Amber Duke and Lynda Tran weigh in the federal judges decision to block President Biden’s rule expanding Title IX.
    The Hill, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of debate
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  • The only potential scenario of coaching in the NFL that Deion has reportedly entertained is the chance to coach his sons, quarterback Shedeur and defensive back Shilo.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Then there was the time McEwen, while entertaining a guest at Bern’s Steak House, saw two out-of-town friends also dining at the famous restaurant.
    Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of entertain
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  • Nocella earned his bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, where Trump also studied before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and later graduated from Columbia Law School, Newsday has reported.
    Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Arizona Cardinals - State Farm Stadium Long before the football team was scheduled to play in State Farm Stadium for the Fiesta Bowl, the construction team was there studying the stadium’s concourse area.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of study
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  • Several conservatives were seen entering Johnson's office at the Capitol on Thursday afternoon, including House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, who has questioned his leadership.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Yoon’s legal team previously questioned whether the impeached president is even eligible for prosecution.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of question
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  • The Matlock star eyed the camera while jokingly ripping up a piece of paper.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Now watchdogs are eyeing more than just profit reporting.
    Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of eye
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“Think (about or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/think%20%28about%20or%20over%29. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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