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
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2026
Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.
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Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
And, ultimately, being a writer who borrows from life is something that should be gone about in a considered way, because life matters.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2026
Nussmeier considered entering last year’s draft but returned to LSU and had a nightmare season that ended with a November abdominal injury.
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Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Before this decision, a party could be considered married in one state and single in another.
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Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Forsythia is considered invasive in some parts of the country1 so check your local invasive plant lists before planting.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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Designing a $53 million home without an owner may sound like a calculated act of extreme optimism.
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The question now is whether Warsh’s début was an early show of independence, a calculated bet, or the start of a very short honeymoon.
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Even Advanced Placement examinations—formerly regarded as one of the strongest objective measures available—have become part of this debate.
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Despite primarily playing club football for Bayer Leverkusen at centre-back, Quansah is regarded as a right-back option by Tuchel.
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The effect of Greenspan’s artistry was to alter permanently the way the capital markets function, and to extend the Fed’s influence more deeply into the economy than Congress ever contemplated – and certainly far beyond any Constitutional remit.
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Following the completion of her fifth season, Powell initially contemplated returning for a sixth year as a DCC — but ultimately decided to hang up her boots and retire.
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Indeed, in the high temperatures of the solar corona it had been thought that dust could not survive for very long and would therefore have no impact.
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Thankfully, Williams’ jovial remarks marked the last time anyone mentioned or even thought about 2026.
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Listening carefully has also revealed opportunities the company never anticipated.
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It is anticipated the 16-year-old will move to a professional contract upon turning 17 in January 2027.
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The 23-year-old box-to-box midfielder, a Valencia academy product with 118 top-flight appearances, is admired by Barca's Sporting Director Deco for his all-around play and goal-scoring ability.
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The floral still life was so admired that Caroline Louise, Margravine of Baden, spent three years trying to acquire it through her Paris agent.
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None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
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This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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Fireflies go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – in a process called complete metamorphosis.
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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