pondered; pondering
ˈpän-d(ə-)riŋ 
1
: to weigh in the mind : appraise
pondered their chances of success
2
: to think about : reflect on
pondered the events of the day
: to think or consider especially quietly, soberly, and deeply
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Examples of ponder in a Sentence
He pondered the question before he answered.
The team pondered their chances of success.
We pondered whether we could afford the trip.
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However, the coronavirus pandemic, business lockdowns, a sluggish return to the workplace, tech layoffs and a fast-shifting economy forced Westbank and Urban Community to ponder alternative uses.
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George Avalos, Orange County Register, 23 May 2024
Shot through with clever asides and spiky feelings, the story ponders trust, reformation, and forgiveness.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2024
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George Avalos, Orange County Register, 23 May 2024
Shot through with clever asides and spiky feelings, the story ponders trust, reformation, and forgiveness.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for ponder
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“Ponder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ponder. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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