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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In response, Lien rescinded her censure motion and asked for the council to have deliberations there.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Earlier alterations were made incrementally, and only after much deliberation.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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One of the best accounts ever of the power of categories to shape reality is Ian Hacking’s Historical Ontology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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With the youngest adults who could serve in World War II now 98, there are fewer and fewer people who can provide firsthand accounts of the conflict.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tesla could lose Musk if his pay isn’t approved.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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Most controllers are continuing to work mandatory overtime six days a week during the shutdown without pay, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said Monday.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has earned a reputation as a hardliner on immigration, an image that helped propel her to power amid rising nationalist sentiment and debate over Japan’s identity amid demographic decline.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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