as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought
my considered opinion is that this is the best movie I've ever seen
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as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to
carefully considering our options
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
consider the price too high
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as in anticipated
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)
I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job
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as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of
her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers
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Recent Examples of considered
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This recipe is my humble but considered contribution to the cause.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Because those were considered state and local voting issues, they are not included in the exhibition, Villar says.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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If termination is still necessary, it will be seen as a fair and considered decision, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
This recipe is my humble but considered contribution to the cause.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Verb
Rick Hernandez declined to provide additional details about the incident because it’s still considered an active investigation.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Because those were considered state and local voting issues, they are not included in the exhibition, Villar says.
—Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
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Decisive senior leaders must commit to carrying out the President's agenda and be willing to take calculated risks.Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zac feels young, like there’s something innocent about him, that doesn’t feel so calculated.Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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He is highly regarded by BBC management and well-liked by audiences, but his relationship with the corporation has become fractious over his use of social media.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The joint appearance, designed to win over Republicans and independents, also was symbolic, as it was held in Ripon, WI, regarded as the birthplace of the GOP.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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In practice, the Bureau of Land Management only approved Gemini after the bureau’s local staff contemplated rejecting the project.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Just give it like maybe 15 seconds more thought.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The measurement, calculated based on a person’s height and waist circumference, focuses on the amount of abdominal fat a person has and is thought to be a more accurate predictor of disease risk than body mass index (BMI).Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
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The filing also discusses the company's liquidity position, stating that existing cash and expected cash from operations are anticipated to meet working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This transaction is anticipated to attract additional capital investment.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Watch on Deadline Iger is widely admired in entertainment and business circles, but succession has not proven to be his strong suit (as was the case for his predecessor, Michael Eisner).Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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The original 303 stereo power amplifier is still admired by hi-fi enthusiasts and studio professionals because of its exceptional reliability, the flexible way it can be set up and the compact form.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Borgwardt also is also alleged to have taken photos of his passport, moved funds to a foreign bank and changed his email address, and he was believed to have been communicating with a woman from Uzbekistan, Podoll said.Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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That included Ismail Haniyeh, who led Hamas’ political bureau from 2017 to July 2024, when he was killed while on a diplomatic visit to Iran’s capital, Tehran, in an assassination believed to have been carried out by Israel.Keir Simmons, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Teachers should be respected and treated as professionals.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Them being respected and a part of decision-making gives them a voice and ownership that leads to them wanting to stay.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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