contemplate
verb (used with object)
to look at or view with continued attention; observe or study thoughtfully.
is contemplating
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present progressiveof contemplate (3rd 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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The level of strikes Trump is contemplating couldn’t be determined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
It said the board is contemplating alternative uses for manufacturing plants in the German municipalities Emden, Zwickau, Hanover and Neckarsulm as current capacity surpasses demand by over 500,000 units.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
MSG Sports is contemplating separating the Knicks and Rangers through a tax-free spinoff, which could unlock more value for investors.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
The worst part is contemplating saying that sentence out loud.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
