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as in ponders
to give serious and careful thought to
she contemplated the problem for several hours before reaching a decision
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
he waited patiently, contemplating revenge all the while
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Recent Examples of contemplates
As currently configured, the settlement contemplates billions of dollars in payments to former, current and future athletes.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
In episode 3, the couple spend time lounging in his front lawn as Rafe contemplates an enticing business offer.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The move comes at an important time as the Federal Reserve contemplates its next moves in monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Barney’s work contemplates the ruinous results of this expanding complex.
—Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
As Denzel contemplates retirement, the Washington legacy is far from over.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
In episode 3, the couple spend time lounging in his front lawn as Rafe contemplates an enticing business offer.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The move comes at an important time as the Federal Reserve contemplates its next moves in monetary policy.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024
Barney’s work contemplates the ruinous results of this expanding complex.
—Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Looking ahead, Unit Lab intends to develop stackable modular high-rise buildings and infill multi-family housing solutions, targeting both domestic and international markets.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Naturally, there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for such delays, conditions or disorders—each person requires and deserves personalized care that considers the nuances of their unique medical makeup and context.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gerber hopes Bullock’s portrayal of a president who considers reasonable options sets a positive example for future leaders.Fred Topel, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is why the HEA proposes to establish a community worker coordinating council, tasked with increasing the use of community health workers to improve the cultural competence of service delivery.Dolores Alvarado, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test.Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
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Optimus weighs 125 pounds (56 kilograms) and stands 5 feet 8 inches tall.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each individual tamale at the Tamale House weighs nearly a pound.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Contemplates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contemplates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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