ponder
verb (used without object)
to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate (often followed by over or upon ).
have pondered
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present perfectof ponder.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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When lawmakers have pondered the best ways to put checks on personal power, it is to classical Athens that they have often looked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
Some have pondered whether or not the object could be of extra-terrestrial origin.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2024
For decades, scientists have pondered the mystery of the moon's ancient magnetism.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2023
Many have pondered Barbie’s iconic makeup but not her universe’s physical makeup.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 21, 2023
Any other time, I would have pondered on that, but right then it seemed natural.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
