THINK (ABOUT OR OVER) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

think (about or over)

verb

Definition of think (about or over)

as in to contemplate

to give serious and careful thought to I'll have to think over everything you've said before deciding what to do

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The group’s predictions are nightmarish and agonizing to even contemplate.

— Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
As South Korea and Japan contemplate acquiring the bomb, the START treaty has expired, and China won't negotiate on arms control.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of contemplate

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Though not outright as conceptual as its predecessors, La Nueva Violencia leaves room to ponder celebrity overexposure and the mind-warping effects of the content age.

— Richard Villegas, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Instead, the fast-casual restaurant chain's CEO and co-founder woke up pondering the country's ongoing cyclospora outbreak.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ponder

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Women considering enlistment are generally more likely to ask practical questions about pregnancy policies, hygiene and whether barracks were coed, recruiters and women currently serving explained.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
At least two San Francisco home listings seen by CNN this spring said the sellers would consider accepting shares of OpenAI or Anthropic as payment.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of consider

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The idea is one of extension, of continuing the thread of modernity, of constantly making new again and again—maintaining continuity against so many distractions, ignoring the jewelry-rattlers who want to be entertained in the fancy theatah.

— Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Inside, vaulted ceilings and deep roof overhangs define the living spaces, while a vintage bar opens to the family room and the living and dining rooms provide ample space for entertaining.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertain

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During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Instead, the work establishes a controllable magnonic platform for studying synchronization and nonlinear magnetic dynamics.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

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think (about or over)

think better of

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