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
But that’s not the only reason Indy deserves serious consideration from families.
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Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
Aside from taste and preferences, another major consideration in selecting snacks is sheer volume.
—Jay Nailah, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
The bill now goes back to the House for some procedural considerations.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
Creating New Garden Beds Choosing the right spot for a new garden bed takes a lot of consideration.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consideration
Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 29 Apr. 2025
Aside from taste and preferences, another major consideration in selecting snacks is sheer volume.
—Jay Nailah, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
The bill now goes back to the House for some procedural considerations.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
Creating New Garden Beds Choosing the right spot for a new garden bed takes a lot of consideration.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consideration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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While deliberations of the Council will be mostly behind closed doors, the Parliament uses a more open legislative process.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Stermer was found guilty after seven hours of deliberation, according to WWMT.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In these instances, many survivors never see their abusers held accountable and never receive proper compensation because many attorneys view these cases as infeasible, thereby denying survivors access to the civil justice system.—
Samantha Dos Santos,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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Employee compensation as a share of national income had been 61.8% during that 2010-to-2019 period.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In 2019, 73% of graduates were employed, but many ended up in jobs unrelated to their studies.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The health burden of air pollution unevenly falls on people of color, the study said, noting Hispanics are nearly three times as likely as white people to live in areas with unhealthy air.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Virginia Housing provided the first mortgage for the project and payments are about $125,000 a month.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without any changes in interest rates or refinancing, that could ultimately amount to the city paying more than $800 million; those make up the bulk of the agreement, with contingent payments also possible.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Others realize there is a cost to companies that do not take climate change into account.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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By all accounts, Lucas was the best of the group and is a heavy favorite to start alongside OJ Frederique, who was limited by an injury in the spring.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These changes could improve staff retention, especially if salaries achieve pay parity with kindergarten teachers.—
Dr. Alissa Chen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some states have introduced strict labor laws around things like pay transparency, mandatory benefits, retirement programs, and worker classification.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the original post, unlike the current debate, the user set the scene and provided some constraints.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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This seeming contradiction can be understood when the executive order is viewed against the backdrop of current education policy debates.—
F. Chris Curran,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Turner has been walking to D.C. monthly for 31 months to push for reparations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, French governments have acknowledged the historic wrong of slavery in Haiti and other former colonies but like other former colonial powers have resisted calls for reparations.—
Tom Nouvian and Sylvie Corbet,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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