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
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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Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 May 2025
While Malibu leaders ponder the future, the state of most of the septic systems along PCH remains a mystery.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
The fact that Novela exists gives us the opportunity to ponder.
—Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
There's a whole lot more for market watchers to ponder in the aftermarket.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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 17 May. 2025.
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