1
as in deliberation
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
after much consideration we decided to make an offer on the house
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2
as in compensation
something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services
since it was pro bono work, no consideration was made
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Recent Examples of consideration
However, there are some considerations: Some people may be allergic to zinc oxide.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 5 June 2025
There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Regional nuclear forces—both short- and medium-range—were excluded from consideration.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Carley Millhone, Health, 5 June 2025
There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Regional nuclear forces—both short- and medium-range—were excluded from consideration.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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The verdict was reached after about nine hours of deliberations over two days.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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Closing arguments in the retrial wrapped on Wednesday, and jury deliberations began on Thursday.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The photograph also confronts us with the performative rehearsal of our own projections, our aspirations for the compensations that the sculpture should deliver.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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First, get clear on your non-negotiables: compensation, flexibility, values alignment, leadership, and communication style.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Of the 19 million children, our study found about 3.5 million live with a parent who has multiple substance use disorders.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Enable Google Autofill to save time on Android Enabling Google Autofill can save precious time by automatically filling in forms, passwords and payment details across apps and websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Although no payments are due at this time, interest continues to accrue on your loan(s) during the forbearance period.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Judging by her social media accounts, Brittany Mahomes seems to be on the go constantly.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
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What To Know On Tuesday, social media account tscrazier took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a viral video from the AMAs of the Artist of the Year announcement.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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After a four-week run in Nigerian movie theaters, the film went to regional pay TV giant’s DStv Box Office store before landing on its premium movie channels.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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In addition to Ekblad, center Sam Bennett is also a pending free agent and will be due a hefty pay raise from his current deal that is paying him an average of $4.425 million per season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Noun
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This is thematically tied to the internal debate at Arsenal over the No 9 position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Now, those choices are reshaping national debates over who holds power on campus and what higher education should protect.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Things like reparations, gun violence, and fighting against unlawful deportations are topics people tell you to avoid at dinner parties.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
22 May 2025
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Opponents of the governor’s veto believe the expenditure of that energy is necessary and point to efforts in Washington to unravel DEI as a reason Maryland should commit itself to study reparations.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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