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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in planned
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplated
Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.
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Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Culkin contemplated purchasing the home himself earlier this month.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Afterward, the couple contemplated consummating their engagement.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
However, such a step is contemplated by four countries, for the Taliban’s violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
With both Liv and Nia laid out, Tiffany Stratton pulled out her Money in the Bank briefcase and contemplated a cash-in.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
George Lucas — a longtime friend of Murch’s, with the pair having written Lucas’ first film, THX 1138 — was brought to the London set as the team contemplated replacing Murch.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
During her tenure, McMahon overhauled CBS News in ways her predecessors might not have contemplated.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Culkin contemplated purchasing the home himself earlier this month.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Afterward, the couple contemplated consummating their engagement.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
However, such a step is contemplated by four countries, for the Taliban’s violations of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
With both Liv and Nia laid out, Tiffany Stratton pulled out her Money in the Bank briefcase and contemplated a cash-in.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
George Lucas — a longtime friend of Murch’s, with the pair having written Lucas’ first film, THX 1138 — was brought to the London set as the team contemplated replacing Murch.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
During her tenure, McMahon overhauled CBS News in ways her predecessors might not have contemplated.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplated
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The volatility cap is working as planned and will, over time, prove even more beneficial to this State.Len Fasano, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
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The replica model is allegedly being used to demonstrate the accessories Genki has planned for the new Nintendo Switch, including controllers and a docking station, VGC reports.Zackery Cuevas, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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My last speculative posts about condominiums and walkable neighborhoods aren’t intended to illicit sympathy.Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Seinfeld was clearly teasing, but sure enough, several headlines reported it as gospel with perhaps a mention three paragraphs in that it was intended to be humorous.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Johnson is considered one of the top candidates on the market.Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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There’s no hiding within the dizzying gleam of those attention-seeking discs, a useful tool in a room that decides who and what is considered worthy of praise.Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Last month, the Biden administration proposed further expanding access to the drugs for enrollees in Medicare and Medicaid.Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Nearly as vital to thriving as fire, a working canoe meant open trade and shipping networks, fishing in deeper waters, and travel to faraway places.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t meant to denigrate Baez, an intelligent, exquisite artist whose relationship with Dylan might have made a more interesting film.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Contemplated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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