ponder
verb (used without object)
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
pondering
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present participleof ponder.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Schwab strategists began pondering this three years ago as what they called the “great moderation” era — two decades of disinflation, suppressed volatility and reduced supply shocks — was over.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Instead, they are in tatters, without a captain and pondering a future without one of their greatest ever players.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
He was known to enjoy pondering economic minutiae while taking lengthy baths to relieve back problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
As SpaceX prepares to go public, investors are pondering the practicalities of Elon Musk’s multiplanetary vision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
I am pondering this sad fact when I realize the blackness of sleep is circling my head.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
