consider
verb (used with object)
to think carefully about, especially in order to make a decision; contemplate; reflect on.
am considering
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present progressiveof consider (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am considering marrying my girlfriend and have several questions about how it might affect her Social Security and Supplemental Security Income.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
“I guess I can say I am considering that,” he said to reporters at the White House.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
I haven't yet applied for the certificate but I am considering it.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2024
“I really am considering it,” she said of participating in the caucuses, though she still isn’t sure it’ll work with her schedule.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024
“You’re not the only one who wishes to gawk and gape at our resident caged animal. I am considering charging admission.”
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
