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 Anthropic is slated to pay SpaceX $15 billion a year for the next three years or will be spending substantially less over a much shorter period represents a major consideration for prospective investors.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The idea of a protest buffer zone has been under consideration for months, raising questions about how government can balance free speech protections and the right to worship in legislation that could pass legal muster.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
How To Store Berries With any ready to eat food like strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries there are some important storage considerations to remember.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Nuclear also carries strategic considerations of its own.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 29 May 2026
The idea of a protest buffer zone has been under consideration for months, raising questions about how government can balance free speech protections and the right to worship in legislation that could pass legal muster.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
How To Store Berries With any ready to eat food like strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries there are some important storage considerations to remember.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Nuclear also carries strategic considerations of its own.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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In the 1990s, there was genuine deliberation across party lines on most issues and confirmations.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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The system that the Founders created was remarkably resilient, even if American politics never fully lived up to Madison’s ideal of thoughtful deliberation.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Cornier, who has received compensation from Novo Nordisk for serving as a consultant, echoed some of Banks’ concerns.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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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.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The clubby Le Bar Botaniste (named for Prince Roland's favorite area of study) stocks an array of rare botanical spirits; there's even an absinthe fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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That said, studies suggest that these very low-frequency sound waves may affect the brain, heart, and vestibular system (which controls balance).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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That measure would have allowed the team to have its property tax assessments frozen for 25 to 45 years in exchange for making payments to local taxing bodies in lieu of taxes, known as PILOT.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The company handles more than $6 billion in payments a year for tens of thousands of churches and nonprofits.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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If Powell is the savings account for the basin, Balken said, Mead is the checking account — the bank account from which the three downstream states withdraw their water.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Because these costs vary based on the providers and services used, investors should request a complete fee schedule before opening an account.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Remember the legal brawl CEO Elon Musk faced over his $56 billion moonshot pay package at Tesla?—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Now, the election has led to accusations of an intricate web of connection between the Kemp and Dooley families, and potential pay-to-play politics dating back to Kemp's first days in the state house.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What the candidates have said about affordability The candidates offered their ideas for making California more affordable during debates in April and May as well as on their websites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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After the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnam sought reparations and reconstruction support.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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For nearly four decades, Schagrin sought reparations from Germany and spoke to students and community groups about the importance of Holocaust education.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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