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
Whether being inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s jewels, stacking wigs upon wigs for a potential runway look or perfecting mascara with traces of velvet, Jacobs’ consideration comes across loud and clear.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The man's mental well-being will be taken into consideration when deciding whether to press charges.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
When looking for places to buy contact lenses online, there are several considerations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
That pitching schedule was a little odd, given that Bieber had started Game 3 in both the division series and the American League Championship Series, and manager John Schneider revealed that the decision to push Bieber back was out of consideration for his upcoming free agency.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
The man's mental well-being will be taken into consideration when deciding whether to press charges.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025
When looking for places to buy contact lenses online, there are several considerations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
That pitching schedule was a little odd, given that Bieber had started Game 3 in both the division series and the American League Championship Series, and manager John Schneider revealed that the decision to push Bieber back was out of consideration for his upcoming free agency.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
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Grayson was charged with first-degree murder but an option for second-degree murder was added to jury instructions before deliberations began.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lobbying expenditures from firms linked to the Chinese PLA have intensified as deliberations in Congress have progressed surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual piece of legislation designed to fund America’s military and deal broadly with national security matters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Gagnon's was the second trade proposal authored by a major outlet Wednesday, in which the Raiders receive incoming draft compensation as part of the acquisition of a quarterback with once high expectations who has fallen out of favor with his current organization.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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These are Logan Paulsen and his wife Kelly’s rescue dogs, all different ages and sizes, all at the door of their comfortable northern Virginia home to greet his students for another day of film study and training.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Although further studies – such as carbon dating – are needed to determine its exact age, the team estimated the crater’s formation period by analyzing its geological structure and the extent of erosion.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those monthly premium payments are typically deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of the cost-of-living adjustment beneficiaries may see.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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In hundreds of communications reviewed by USA TODAY, Rochelle described falling behind on mortgage payments, needing help finding a daycare in Austin and feeling disrespected by caseworkers.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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While its initial focus was cross-border payments, Zhang said the company’s revenue is now spread over an array of products, with business accounts similar to Mercury comprising 34% of its revenue, spend management 20%, and payments 30%.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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But as was proven later, in conflicting accounts like the ones here, the Band didn’t quite go quietly into that night.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
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Granted, the median annual pay of about $35,000 isn’t the dream salary for most Gen Z workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 2024, Rolling Stone found that actors in the vertical space reported that the genre’s growth also allegedly came with grueling hours, poor pay, racial disparity in leading roles, and a lack of regulation.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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The potential use of AI in esports — or competitive gaming — has sparked debate, however.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
1 Nov. 2025
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Now, Bryan’s latest song has stirred debate over how far immigration enforcement should go and who gets caught in its reach, and whether their hometown country star crossed a line by wading into politics.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Kremlin has threatened to take action against the EU if the supranational organization follows through with its reparations loan.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Oct. 2025
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In a case that predated the Israel-Hamas war, the court said Israel abused its position as an occupying power and called on it to cease new settlement activity, evacuate settlers and make reparations for the damage caused.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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