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
Special teams work is going to factor heavily here, but there are other roster considerations.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
The judge pointed to this as evidence that political considerations were driving the withholding.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Taking all this into consideration, the message is clear.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
However, its implementation also requires careful consideration of potential risks.
—Srikumar Ramanathan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
The judge pointed to this as evidence that political considerations were driving the withholding.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
Taking all this into consideration, the message is clear.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 14 Aug. 2025
However, its implementation also requires careful consideration of potential risks.
—Srikumar Ramanathan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
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And with one little comment comes an element of playfulness seldom seen inside Project Runway’s deliberations, leaving room for the idea that sometimes cool girls might be OK with looking like a couch cushion in the back if the front is the moment!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
31 July 2025
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Jury deliberations in his murder trial began Tuesday afternoon after the prosecution and defense took turns laying out their closing arguments in the case.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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Claim interest and compensation In many countries, small businesses paid late have a statutory right to claim interest on late payments at set interest rates.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shores-Gaston is seeking at least $25,000 in compensation, as well as punitive damages for Stellantis.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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But the study also claims London lags behind other cities, such as Singapore and Copenhagen, in its adaptation financing efforts.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The study showed several Arizona cities stood out for their low clothing spending as a percentage of income, with Gilbert topping the national list.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under the lease, the company would provide monthly payments and quarterly credits or rebates on the city’s energy bill.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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Student loan payments increasing Millions of student loan borrowers who were enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will soon see their monthly payments increase.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Walking Dead actress' death was also announced in a post on her Instagram account.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Researchers estimate that the actual number is even larger, taking into account births after the study's window concluded.—
De Elizabeth,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Why are Air Canada workers striking? Air Canada flight attendants are striking for higher pay, including being paid for time spent on the ground.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two sides remain far apart on pay, notably for the work flight attendants do when planes are not in the air that the union says they are not paid for.—
Matthew Rehbein,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The debate was ignited once again in July when Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge torture sites were added to the list, 50 years on from the Communist government’s rise to power.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The problem is rooted in the historic catastrophe visited upon European Jews — and the historic reparations negotiated on survivors’ behalf.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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