pores (over)

verb

present tense third-person singular of pore (over)
1
as in contemplates
to give serious and careful thought to the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision

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2
as in reads
to go over and mentally take in the content of he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test

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  1. contemplates
  2. reads
  3. ponders
  4. debates
  5. considers
  6. entertains
  7. eyes
  8. studies
Verb
  • Given the enormous threat AI poses to millions of jobs, the governor’s framework thoughtfully contemplates how to center Maryland workers in regulation of this technology.
    — Matt Post, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Neither yet contemplates an agent that delegates to another agent at four in the morning.
    — Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemplates
Verb
  • Manning’s final stat line reads 19-of-31 for 260 yards with three touchdown passes and two interceptions.
    — Mac Engel October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026
  • These days, Bragg no longer regularly reads the paper of record.
    — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of reads
Verb
  • As is often the case in both real life and the movies, this modern millennial lady ponders this very question all the time.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Nacua, who expects to play against the 49ers as the NFL ponders a potential suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, returned to practice last week.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ponders
Verb
  • Co-star Tom Blyth will surely hold his own in Michael Arden’s production of a play that debates whether the rule of law in a democracy can fully protect us from a dangerous world.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As the group debates players, Pitt reveals the new modus operandi for the Oakland Athletics.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of debates
Verb
  • Alongside India, Lauder considers the Middle East as having major long-term growth potential.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Outdoor safety As a parent herself, Arnaout considers street and pedestrian safety her primary concern on Halloween night.
    — Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of considers
Verb
  • Colorado has its own issues on and off the field, but every week, Sanders makes promises of one kind or another to fans or entertains or provides a memorable moment.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Founded in 1961 and housed in a historic church, the theater entertains audiences in its 416-seat auditorium with musicals and plays produced by professionals from around the country.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of entertains
Verb
  • Swift is expected to plunge back through Earth’s atmosphere by year’s end, as solar storms drag its orbit lower, while Katalyst eyes future rescue attempts for other telescopes such as Hubble.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The film will enter production this November in Vermont as production company GrizzlieBradFilms LLC eyes a 2028 debut.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of eyes
Verb
  • Try to get an opinion from a local paleontologist or someone who studies biology, at least.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • And Rodrigues now studies exoplanets, making these instruments an important part of his life and his work.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of studies
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