1
as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been meditating a career change for months
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as in planned
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
had meditated a quick return to work after having the baby, but circumstances changed
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Recent Examples of meditated
Everyone sipped, meditated, reset — and then CA7RIEL and Paco tore the cover off the chill and delivered a high-octane performance that will not soon be forgotten.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The locals know it as the sacred place where ancient kahuna po'o (high priests) meditated and received wisdom.
—Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
On good days, Mani meditated, drank water, tidied his apartment, and listened to monk sermons.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Advertisement For anyone who has ever meditated for any length of time, this is self-evident.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Rooted in a period of personal upheaval, the lineup meditated on loss, rupture, and the quiet work of renewal.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2026
After all, Moses famously spent 40 days and 40 nights alone on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments from God, and Buddha meditated for 49 days under a Bodhi tree before reaching enlightenment.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The locals know it as the sacred place where ancient kahuna po'o (high priests) meditated and received wisdom.
—Sunny Fitzgerald, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
On good days, Mani meditated, drank water, tidied his apartment, and listened to monk sermons.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
Advertisement For anyone who has ever meditated for any length of time, this is self-evident.
—Paul Greenberg, Time, 20 Sep. 2025
Rooted in a period of personal upheaval, the lineup meditated on loss, rupture, and the quiet work of renewal.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meditated
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The philosopher Biggie Smalls once pondered the nature of dangerously escalating rivalries.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Standing alone in a Swedish laundromat, Alfie Whiteman set a 10-second timer on his camera and pondered what to do next.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If all goes as planned, the transformation may be nearing its completion.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leonard’s deal with Aspiration occurred as Ballmer invested in the company and as the Clippers and Aspiration signed deals that contemplated a $300 million partnership for Aspiration to sponsor the Clippers’ arena and the team’s jersey patch.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The presence of the Sussexes would detract from that, and so, it cannot be contemplated.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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County officials said the move was intended to create a more centralized and accountable system, following audits that raised concerns about LAHSA’s financial management.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is not intended to be an all-encompassing list, but rather a guide to matching needs and prospects of interest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The geological formation has been studied for decades, and that long record of scientific interest shapes how the company describes its role.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For years, researchers have studied endocasts of Neanderthal skulls, trying to piece together how their brains were different or similar to ours.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Patients and the company had hoped the therapy could move into an FDA review based on existing evidence, a hope that was dashed Monday.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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As a freshman, Sammy qualified for and debated in the 2025 NSDA National Tournament in Policy Debate, held in Des Moines, Iowa.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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For one night, the Mets looked like the team they’re supposed to be.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Magic superstar Tracy McGrady was playing at an MVP level, and Orlando looked faster, freer and flat-out better.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Meditated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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