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adjective

kən-ˈsi-dərd 
Definition of considered
as in calculated
decided on as a result of careful thought my considered opinion is that this is the best movie I've ever seen

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considered

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verb

past tense of consider
1
as in regarded
to think of in a particular way I consider him a very good friend

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2
as in contemplated
to give serious and careful thought to carefully considering our options

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3
as in thought
to have as an opinion consider the price too high

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4
as in anticipated
to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies) I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job

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5
as in admired
to think very highly or favorably of her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers

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Recent Examples of considered
Adjective
All of this was a considered response to European systems within which a tiny plutocracy had built power and control over land and people, especially through familial inheritance. — Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026 Elizabeth honed in on the importance of the transatlantic alliance during a considered address that came in under 15 minutes. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
That challenge involved considerably more force than McGinn’s and should have been a penalty but was not considered a clear error by the independent panel that reviews such incidents. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Through it all, Parton considered herself first and foremost a songwriter. — Stephen L. Betts, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for considered
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considered
  1. calculated
  2. regarded
  3. contemplated
  4. thought
  5. anticipated
  6. admired
  7. reasoned
  8. called
Adjective
  • Interestingly, none of our 25 calculated ‘breaches’ outside of the pandemic years saw a club exceed the 115 per cent threshold, which would now incur a sporting sanction.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For decades, departments like finance, operations and product have operated under this standard of calculated risk.
    — Tobin Thomas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of calculated
Verb
  • Keith was regarded as a true legend in the genre, and nonstop streams of many of his most popular tunes have helped the superstar posthumously hold on to a handful of Billboard charts, week after week after week.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Analysis Joveljic is regarded as one of the best finishers in MLS, and the Sounders desperately need finishing ability.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of regarded
Verb
  • The siblings may argue that the current transaction implements the type of sale that Jeanie and the trustees contemplated in the tag-along provision.
    — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The average increase in each toll being contemplated is 45 cents, which on some legs of Illinois’ network of toll roads will literally double the cost.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemplated
Verb
  • Many of those thought to have been involved in Shakur’s fatal shooting have since died.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kaleigh Theriault, beverage alcohol thought leader at NielsenIQ, told Food & Wine that the shift is already showing up in industry numbers.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of thought
Verb
  • For its part, Ring never blamed the ad but said the integration with Flock would require more resources than anticipated.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The pro-presidential Adilet party is widely predicted to win an overwhelming majority, with several smaller parties loyal to Tokayev also anticipated to enter parliament.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Verb
  • Curry admired the Guinness drawing rooms with their endless pockets of seating and tables spilling over with flowers from the gardens.
    — Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, friends, and all those around the world who loved and admired her.
    — Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admired
Adjective
  • None are credible challengers; Matt Conroy is the more reasoned and moderate of the three.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • This is a time for cool, calm and reasoned debate, and for legislators to think through the consequences of legislation put forth.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of reasoned
Verb
  • Police reinforcements were called late Saturday to the temporary accommodation center for asylum seekers in Sintiki, a few kilometers (miles) from the Bulgarian border, after migrants threw rocks at guards, according to police.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • However, the displays produced artifact images called burn-in and the brightness of the OLED displays degraded quickly when the displays were operated at high brightness levels when used in the daytime.
    — John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Considered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considered. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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