as in contemplation
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as in contemplating
to give serious and careful thought to
I'm pondering whether or not I should join another committee
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Recent Examples of pondering
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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
Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
As Barbie is pondering her decision to leave or stay, Handler, Barbie’s real-life creator, appears for the second time and helps her to decide.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
After interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons and the job subsequently going to Raheem Morris, Belichick has dabbled in the media business while pondering his next steps on the sidelines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Republicans are pondering alternatives to avoid a 2025 legislative log jam.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Astros are pondering why their record streak of seven straight appearances in the Championship Series ended in 2024 – and what to do about it during the two months before spring training begins.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
School Board members are now pondering the idea of asking voters for another bond in the future.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
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
Also, don’t be surprised to hear stories about Pacquiao pondering yet another fight, even though Roach, Arum and Sternburg will be there to immediately talk him out of it.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
As Barbie is pondering her decision to leave or stay, Handler, Barbie’s real-life creator, appears for the second time and helps her to decide.
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
After interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons and the job subsequently going to Raheem Morris, Belichick has dabbled in the media business while pondering his next steps on the sidelines.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Republicans are pondering alternatives to avoid a 2025 legislative log jam.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, the Astros are pondering why their record streak of seven straight appearances in the Championship Series ended in 2024 – and what to do about it during the two months before spring training begins.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pondering
Noun
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Venus will also station retrograde, marking a period of reflection and contemplation, specifically regarding your aspirations and long-term goals.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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For so many of our entertainment heroes, considering their legacy is more about contemplation than unabashed celebration.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Scott’s giving has important guidance not only for billionaires who want to follow her example and ramp up their giving, but also for everyday donors – and investors — who may be contemplating year-end decisions.—
David Bowermaster,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Initially, there was a thought to fudge the rules a bit and just go with their birthplace, but they were born in different states: Quinn in Orlando and Luke in Manchester, New Hampshire.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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For one dog owner, the quiet stillness of their home while away was once a comforting thought.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Started roughly a month ago by John Schwarz, a Chicago-area meditation and mindfulness educator, the idea has taken off on social media, where searches for the term surface hundreds of posts of people sharing screenshots of infographics and encouraging others to participate in the protest.—
Angela Yang,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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The audience was enraptured in a deep meditation from start to finish.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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Hoping for compensation Lewis is among those employees now considering legal action against Jingle.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The number of American digital nomads has significantly increased, but successfully merging work and travel requires careful consideration of routine, community building, and time for exploration.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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But Bovard says there are a few other things to take into consideration.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the show will spotlight the songwriters through personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insights from the creative teams behind the music, as Variety‘s Clayton Davis reported in January.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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After years of reflection and now thoughtful, the new team and I have amazing plans for Fyre 2.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite more positive reports in previous months, concerns remain about the economic outlook, leaving policymakers and businesses questioning whether the downturn in confidence will translate to slower growth in 2024.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Singing on the beach under the stars may not stop people (or me) from questioning the legitimacy of my Asian identity, but these moments bond me to the community and culture of my grandparents.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Pondering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pondering. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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