1
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
For one, state law contemplates the state of Wisconsin—and not private residents—as being able to lawfully operate a lottery in Wisconsin.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Connor contemplates revisiting an old relationship.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The initiative contemplates the creation of a Guatemalan Film Institute, a Film Promotion Fund, a Film Commission operating as a one-stop shop for international productions, a National Cinematheque and a National Higher School of Cinema, among others.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Jessie Buckley stars as the Young Woman — her name and occupation changing frequently — who contemplates ending her seven-week relationship during a Thanksgiving trip to meet her boyfriend Jake's (Jesse Plemons) parents at their farmhouse.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Connor contemplates revisiting an old relationship.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
Robert Pogue Harrison contemplates our ever-growing will to ignorance.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
Their bond, forged by the exotic nature of their remote landscape, begins to change as Lily enters her teenage years and Bodhi contemplates friendship and family beyond his reptilian counterparts.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
The initiative contemplates the creation of a Guatemalan Film Institute, a Film Promotion Fund, a Film Commission operating as a one-stop shop for international productions, a National Cinematheque and a National Higher School of Cinema, among others.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026
As the Colorado General Assembly contemplates legislation concerning AI, legislators need to tread cautiously.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contemplates
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As coach John Hynes ponders his Game 1 starter, the recent numbers will show that Wallstedt has allowed a total of four goals in his final two regular-season starts, while veteran Filip Gustavsson has been touched for 10 in the same span.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
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While Heinrich ponders the misfiring neurons in the brain of a mass shooter, Jack’s pursuit of Mink—a character whose skin color and ambiguous ethnicity Jack remarks on repeatedly—leads him directly into the urban teeth of the War on Drugs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a court filing Tuesday, prosecutors said Fairley intends to plead guilty in the sports betting case and a separate case in which he and others are accused of scheming to obtain nonpublic information to bet on college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Overall, Barclays intends to return more than £15 billion of capital to shareholders between 2026 and 2028.—
Chloe Taylor,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The analysis ranks each of the city’s 37 library branches and 56 recreation centers based on what the report considers its importance to the nearby community and uses those rankings to provide the City Council with possible scenarios.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The report also considers which shades best complement the drapey, lightweight fabrications gaining traction in the market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Umbrellas are dotting the viewing area as a Marine band entertains guests.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Activities To understand how MharoKhet connects the farm to the plate, sign up for the daily, complimentary farm walk that both educates and entertains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Bacon notes the Department of Corrections receives almost all its money from the general fund so more money for corrections means less for education, transportation, and Medicaid.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind, tulips require full sun, which means at least six hours of bright, direct sunlight a day.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Senate typically debates and passes its budget in the week before Memorial Day.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Early voting in the midterm primaries starts Monday in Georgia, and voters were given a chance to see all the Republican hopefuls on one stage at the Atlanta Press Club debates Sunday.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The governor proposes the budget and the Legislature must approve it — and also can make revisions.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Generally, two options strongly consider socioeconomic factors and the new rankings, while a third proposes cuts more evenly across the city.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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