1
as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
I've been meditating a career change for months
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2
as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
had meditated a quick return to work after having the baby, but circumstances changed
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Recent Examples of meditate
Guests can meditate in a white quartz circle, enjoy the spa’s extensive treatments, and try music therapy or tarot.
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Emma Fritz, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Other investors into meditating Dalio isn’t the only investor who sees meditation as part of the job.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
There’s also an assortment of private spaces in which to meditate, breastfeed, melt down, and get it together before returning to your desk to pollinate the world with cash.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2025
The deadlift required me to meditate on my performance, to still my mind while lifting.
—Sara Schiff, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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But the new documents show that the school has been contemplating the possibility of a move for more than a year.—
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After contemplating very deeply and carefully for many long hours attempting to discern a plausible alternative explanation for the rhetoric and the policies, what is the only thing that a reasonable person can conclude?—
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The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation that Russia intended to launch a large-scale offensive.—
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It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice.—
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Take the time to ponder outdated habits or emotional scars.—
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Advertisement China has long pondered surgical strikes against Taiwan’s leadership, though any such move is likely to be self-defeating, given the island is a sustained democracy.—
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
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In The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989), Mirren played Georgia, the wife of crime boss Albert Spica (Michael Gambon), who comes to La Hollandaise to be entertained every night.—
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Most of them go deep into the memory vault of childhood, recalling fishing trips and family gatherings.—
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Nordstrom Lucky Brand Fair Isle Shawl-Collar Cardigan Both Lopez’s and Hudson’s sweaters appear to be from Polo Ralph Lauren (the former’s looks like this one that's no longer available, while the latter’s resembles this one that goes for $798).—
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If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
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Since the two pieces are such versatile staples, consider this your sign to add similar dress pants and pumps to your own wardrobe.—
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Chiefs funding questions Some legislators, meanwhile, hope that funding for the future of Arrowhead can come out of the team’s pockets rather than county coffers.—
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The brothers were instrumental for the state title football team, and now hope to bring home state wrestling medals.—
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“Meditate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meditate. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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