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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And, where many other Stoic writers suggest seeking the divine through contemplation of the stars or natural landscapes, Pliny does the same with bugs and grubs.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the weeks before the election, former President Barack Obama gave moral sermons and philosophical treatises on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign, his speeches suggesting that politics still existed in a social atmosphere of contemplation and debate.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 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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With Neptune gliding through your third house of communication, learning and mental processes, everything from your thoughts to the dynamics of your inner circles will undergo a subtle but powerful transformation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The most widely used are: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): This form of talk therapy involves identifying the thought processes that trigger your anger and then implementing methods to notice those thoughts and manage your anger.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the time, the outlet also claimed that the two attended daily meditation sessions.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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One of the best LPs of that year, the music explored our ongoing ecological emergency, mustering up personal meditations from inside the climate crisis.—
Sheldon Pearce,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The rule could have prevented the government from considering important health research in setting pollution limits.—
Eric Nost,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Robert Saleh, former New York Jets head coach This might be the most popular hire among fans, considering that Saleh ran the 49ers’ 2019 defense, the unit the team has aspired to match ever since.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While most jurisdictions are moving forward with digital tax reforms to ensure that foreign providers contribute to public revenue, the Dominican Republic has so far stepped back—highlighting the complex political and economic considerations that influence digital tax policy.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Varley’s grip, her taut observation of nerve-wracking isolation, loosens and the film devolves into a blunt and clichéd consideration of family.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some fans, however, pointed out that the reflection could have been someone else.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Because at its core, the stock market is a long-term reflection of global economic progress.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 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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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.—
Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Pondering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pondering. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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