contemplate
verb (used with object)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
are contemplating
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present progressiveof contemplate.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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The Times spoke with the heads of four of these nonprofits, all who said they feel like they’re flying blind and are contemplating cuts to services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“In light of these topics, many investors are contemplating if the stock’s momentum is sustainable.”
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 14, 2026
Despite turning 65 last month, an age when many CEOs are contemplating retirement, Cook hasn’t slowed down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
For investors who are contemplating hedging, we offer a better alternative:
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
Sykes stood up, extended a hand, looked him over as you look over a horse you are contemplating buying.
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
