poring (over)

verb

Definition of poring (over)next
present participle of pore (over)
1
as in pondering
to give serious and careful thought to the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision

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2
as in reading
to go over and mentally take in the content of he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for poring (over)
  1. pondering
  2. reading
  3. contemplating
  4. considering
  5. entertaining
  6. questioning
  7. weighing
Verb
  • 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
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • Continue reading … PASTOR COREY BROOKS – The only way to truly feel the Christmas spirit.
    Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cecily called them after reading one of Conway's Atticus Pund novels and said the wrong man had been jailed for a murder that took place at the couple's hotel eight years earlier.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of reading
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.
    James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • To avoid unnecessary stress, set Achievable goals by considering your current workload and available time.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Kendra suggests her Chocolate Mouse for a Party recipe that is primed for entertaining a large crowd and guarantees everyone will get a scoop.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By the mid-1990s, public health leaders were entertaining the possibility that the STI could be eliminated.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of entertaining
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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
  • Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.
    Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Verb
  • During closed sessions in recent months, the Village Board has been weighing more specific options to incentivize Woodsonia to take on the Marketplace redevelopment project.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some of the larger trays from the study could produce loaves weighing nearly seven pounds—suggesting that bakers may have made bread for many people to enjoy together.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighing
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