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as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thinks
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipates
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 admires
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considers
Rehmeier, who’s already shot an unannounced third film with Gallner, considers his performance in the nearly unanimously praised Caroline to be reminiscent of Paul Newman or Steve McQueen.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Ed Simon considers Allen Ginsberg on his 100th birthday.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Democrats have a nearly 15 percentage point voter registration advantage over Republicans under the new map, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report now considers CA-27 a solidly Democratic district.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Pompano Beach spokeswoman Sandra King said fire rescue considers the man a patient and is unable to release his name.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Writer and editor Jillian Dara considers Boston her second home.
—Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
To receive either kind of benefits, Americans must meet the Social Security Administration’s strict definition of disability, which considers health status, past education and employment and age to determine if a physical or mental disability makes someone unable to work.
—Katie Savin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
For now, the government’s subpoena for additional records related to election officials remains on hold while the court considers Fulton County’s request to block enforcement.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
Judging risk and uncertainty To decide how to manage a patient’s condition, a doctor first considers evidence from the medical literature and then applies the available management options to the patient’s particular circumstances.
—Andrew Parsons, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Ed Simon considers Allen Ginsberg on his 100th birthday.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Democrats have a nearly 15 percentage point voter registration advantage over Republicans under the new map, and the nonpartisan Cook Political Report now considers CA-27 a solidly Democratic district.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Pompano Beach spokeswoman Sandra King said fire rescue considers the man a patient and is unable to release his name.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Writer and editor Jillian Dara considers Boston her second home.
—Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
To receive either kind of benefits, Americans must meet the Social Security Administration’s strict definition of disability, which considers health status, past education and employment and age to determine if a physical or mental disability makes someone unable to work.
—Katie Savin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
For now, the government’s subpoena for additional records related to election officials remains on hold while the court considers Fulton County’s request to block enforcement.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
Judging risk and uncertainty To decide how to manage a patient’s condition, a doctor first considers evidence from the medical literature and then applies the available management options to the patient’s particular circumstances.
—Andrew Parsons, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considers
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Lynn regards his factional triumph as a fait accompli.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Estevao regards himself as much a No 10 as a winger, and perhaps Pedro Neto could be effective more centrally, but Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens look less suitable for such a transition.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The bill also contemplates restrictions on coaches leaving their teams before the end of the season.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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But Mack, who now works for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority in Orlando, thinks the higher assault rate in Charlotte has to do with sparse driver support from management.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Robinson agreed with Edmonds’ perspective and also thinks that chemistry could be the key to another successful season.—
Steven Johnson
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The service Every room comes with a polite butler, who anticipates your every need.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Barclays also anticipates the company will talk about 50 basis points of annual margin expansion and 10%-plus earnings per share growth.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Essentially, every top Premier League team admires Rogers.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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One local customer found her work on social media and admires it.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Graduation is a huge milestone that calls for celebration and fanfare — and of course, gifts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The problem About 15 million adults and children, or about 1 in 3 of our state’s residents, rely on Medi-Cal, which is what California calls its Medicaid program.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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It's been 26 years since the original film debuted, and actor and producer Shawn Wayans believes that comedy serves an even bigger purpose today.—
Jobina Fortson-Evans,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Considers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considers. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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