CONTEMPLATING Definition & Meaning

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contemplating

[ kon-tuhm-pley-ting, -tem- ]

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adjective

observing, studying, or thinking deeply about something:
A stronger spirit and sense of purpose help shift the contemplating mind into a more action-orientated self.

noun

the act of observing, studying, or thinking deeply about something:
After some more contemplating over the last few days, I now know what I'm going to do.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of contemplating¹

First recorded in 1580–90; contemplat(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective; contemplat(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun

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“The court has exhausted virtually every mechanism for prodding defendants to finally achieve compliance,” Mueller wrote in a July 2024 order contemplating appointment of a receiver.

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Living with such a unique view of the Earth gives plenty of room for contemplating it, something Suni has acknowledged.

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But in the meantime, Roberts said the Dodgers are “contemplating” sending him back home to Los Angeles early, before the team departs following Wednesday’s second game against the Cubs.

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Earlier this week, Cronin said he was contemplating a new travel game plan, even calling Oregon coach Dana Altman to get his input.

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At one point, he and Danyelle even found themselves contemplating a new life in Russia.

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