as in seeing
for the reason that
considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon
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as in regarding
to think of in a particular way
I consider him a very good friend
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipating
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 admiring
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considering
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Smaller Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is top shareholder, was also considering joining and would make a decision by the end of January, the companies said.
—Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican, is considering a run for governor.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Among its selections this spring is this 2001 satire that, considering climate change and our incoming administration, will probably still hit pretty hard.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.
—Eric Nost, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
The coach’s assessment might sound surprising considering Smith’s last pass Sunday was an interception that ended the game.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Smaller Mitsubishi Motors, in which Nissan is top shareholder, was also considering joining and would make a decision by the end of January, the companies said.
—Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican, is considering a run for governor.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Newly released military documents regarding New Year's Day attackers Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar show that while both were stationed at then-Fort Bragg and deployed to Afghanistan, the two never served together.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, 61% of medical students are contemplating careers outside clinical practice, viewing medical school as a stepping stone to other fields in healthcare.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hours after the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized Damascus and sent Bashar al-Assad packing to Russia, Western politicians and pundits began contemplating the possibility of a free, moderate, inclusive, and (perhaps even) democratic Syria.Nick Danby, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.James Winebrenner, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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For many forward-thinking leaders, coaching can be useful for integrating technical and social skills - so that Gen Z can deliver the future of work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Stay ahead by anticipating the skills your organization will need and aligning hiring practices accordingly.Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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But, as of now, Guerin’s anticipating re-signing Rossi — not trading him — whether to a bridge deal or a long-term deal.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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For his part, Tommy seems equal parts amused and admiring of the widow.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Dec. 2024
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From familiar faces fans will remember from the first season to the new contestants looking to tempt fate in the games, celebrate the musical genius of the Squid Game Season 2 cast while admiring the intense acting needed for such a show.Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bluey has been beloved family viewing since 2018, but the Australian animation went stratospheric this year.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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There may be some benefit from these policies, but business leaders pondering their 2025 plans will want to focus on their own labor needs.Bill Conerly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This still looks like a significant rebuild, but one more proof of concept against a division rival would go a long way to believing some of these young players could be the answer.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ronald Reagan’s cowboy movies had everybody believing real people act like that.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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