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• present participle of contemplate.

contemplating

American  

[kon-tuhm-play-ting, -tem-] / ˈkɒn təmˌpleɪ tɪŋ, -tɛm- /

adjective

1. 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.

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noun

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• contemplatingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of contemplating

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

Example Sentences

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contemplating

As it came to fruition, he sought to answer two main questions when contemplating which works of his collection to share with the public.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

While he said talks would resume this week, that was unable to lift the gloom on trading floors, with traders contemplating further rises in inflation that will force the Fed to tighten monetary policy more.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Sometimes we all need some joy in life, such as contemplating the fattest bears without all the other gloomy stuff in the world.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

If you want to preserve the homely, mom-and-pop feeling of picking out your own merchandise and contemplating the value of a dollar before you enter your credit card info, Amazon is there for you.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

Archie was busy contemplating the far side of the gym, as if something interesting was going on over there.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

Related Words

• attentive
• discerning
• discriminating
• intelligent
• mindful
• perceptive
• vigilant