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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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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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With these facts in mind, consider a recent call, on the part of more than 4,500 actors and other film personalities and workers from the United States and elsewhere, to boycott the Israeli film industry.
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Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Here’s what the recent study discovered, plus what to know before considering radiation for knee pain.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Both asked the judge to consider their trial testimony before sentencing Combs.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
This injury report sure seems like a recipe for disaster for whoever is under center for the Vikings considering the Browns have one of the most fierce defensive lines in all of football.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consider
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The series is well-regarded by critics, who correctly hail it as a good starting point for little ones just now dipping their toes into Star Wars.—
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Adams, who grew up in South Jamaica, Queens, in the nineteen-seventies and eighties, has long aspired to be regarded as a role model for working-class kids from the outer boroughs, particularly for Black youth.—
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Hoover bounces back with a clean game, while Coach Prime contemplates making a quarterback change.—
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In 2024, almost one in four Americans experienced mental illness, almost 18% had substance abuse problems and over 5% had contemplated suicide, according to the news release.—
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Gonzalez, the former National Security Council official, said senior policymakers thought that embassy staff were showing favoritism to Bukele, sending reports that minimized the growing crisis of democracy in El Salvador.—
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Initially, the source was thought to be in an area between the football stadium and the high school’s dock area, but the gas utility determined that the leak was somewhere within the building.—
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With more accurate, timely, and localized weather predictions, companies can better anticipate disruptions, allocate necessary resources, and mitigate risks to supply chains.—
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AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva told Newsweek that AccuWeather anticipates hurricane season to ramp up during its last two months, after a lull in activity over the summer.—
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The museum tour drew a rapt audience including Jeremy Strong — who frequently wears the brand on the red carpet — and wife Emma Wall, who admired the Vermeer paintings at the bottom of the Frick’s Grand Staircase.—
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Bengals president Mike Brown paid tribute to Johnson, remembering him as someone who was greatly admired.—
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
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Instead, the Mets are back to square one, pondering a new kind of disappointment.—
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Over a mashup of fiddles and guitars, Tod and Jennings blend their rough-hewn voices on a song about consequences for older vices and choices, pondering when the consequences of those actions outweigh the vices themselves.—
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Nearly every poll taken during the past six months has shown that a significant majority of Democrats believe that the United States should stop providing economic and military support for Israel.—
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Experts believe China’s role in tackling climate change is decisive.—
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“Consider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consider. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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