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
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company is also considering strategic transactions to improve its financial condition.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Absence Of Accountability Without accountability structures, leaders may act without considering the consequences, potentially leading to ethical lapses.
—Gabriel McCurtis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This framing stops the conversation switching from considering nature financing as a specific need to examining how to finance the reduction of pressures on nature via mainstream business models.
—Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This means conducting comprehensive research, considering multiple perspectives and ensuring you are informed about the broader context.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
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The filing details that the FDA has required additional trials for Iomab-B, including a head-to-head Phase 3 clinical trial and a dose optimization trial, before considering a Biologics License Application (BLA) filing.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The company is also considering strategic transactions to improve its financial condition.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
And both appear to be legitimate contenders, especially Philadelphia, considering its pedigree.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Maybe so, considering that neuroscience research is increasingly suggesting that joy and positive emotions play a critical role in the health of both human and nonhuman animals.
—Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Absence Of Accountability Without accountability structures, leaders may act without considering the consequences, potentially leading to ethical lapses.
—Gabriel McCurtis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This framing stops the conversation switching from considering nature financing as a specific need to examining how to finance the reduction of pressures on nature via mainstream business models.
—Nina Seega, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
This means conducting comprehensive research, considering multiple perspectives and ensuring you are informed about the broader context.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Authorities will also highlight companies that show signs of inactivity on the registry of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, and are considering expanding a digital platform that lets banks share information on customers who show potential financial crime concerns.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considering
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This past March, the committee amended its previous decision regarding the actor Hinton Battle, expanding the number of marquee dimmings from select Broadway theaters to all 41 Broadway theaters.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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To see how the fashion industry is faring regarding sustainability, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, sat down with Peter Sadera, editor-in-chief, Sourcing Journal, to discuss the positives pushing things forward, as well as the obstacles blocking more progress.Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Levi is also contemplating selling its Dockers business, which the company said has been underperforming.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Nor has there been any clear signal so far of what kind of response to Iran’s unprecedented missile barrage Israel is contemplating.Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hugh recalled thinking, but the intention was to grab the audience immediately.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tailoring your message to show how digital tools address customer-specific challenges—such as boosting operational efficiency—positions your organization as a forward-thinking partner.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As animals – human or otherwise – navigate the unpredictability of life, anticipating positive experiences helps drive a persistence to keep searching for life’s rewards.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, the soccer foundation is still working with DSM on a development agreement for the site but is not anticipating additional cash contributions from the city, Jansen said.Jason Clayworth, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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The back deck looks out over the forest, and there’s also a pool for swimming, lounging, or simply admiring (at a certain point for city-dwellers, pools become such a novelty).Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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Oh, the whirlwind experience that was watching the Challengers film… and admiring the on-theme press tour looks that came before it.Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Since then, Invisible Histories has accumulated an archive of nearly 200 collections, 150 of which are available for viewing.Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jardin’s careful pre-planning not only made things easier for him on set but also created a more pleasurable viewing experience for the audience.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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Geiger, believing her gun was unloaded, pointed the weapon at Osborne and pulled the trigger, striking him once near the pelvis, police said, adding Geiger attempted medical aid and called 911.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2024
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Exuberance permeates headlines, and investors are flooding tech equities believing this development would last eternally.Jim Osman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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There are nine modules, including two that were added in 2021 to address trauma and social justice, as well as the importance of connecting with, and respecting, nature.Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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For retailers, the benefits of deploying facial recognition technology come with protecting consumer data and respecting customer privacy.Dara Riordan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Considering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considering. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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