1
as in deliberations
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 payments
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 considerations
That stance could be partly down to domestic political considerations, Ciolan said.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The most effective care plans are built around individual goals, whether that’s symptom relief, fertility considerations or long-term management.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Other than misting, there's the soil and post considerations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
But several lessons were learned during and after the war that led to new tactical considerations.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
These are all real considerations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Beyond health considerations, cost and convenience may also be driving interest, experts note.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The most effective care plans are built around individual goals, whether that’s symptom relief, fertility considerations or long-term management.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Other than misting, there's the soil and post considerations.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
But several lessons were learned during and after the war that led to new tactical considerations.
—Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
These are all real considerations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Beyond health considerations, cost and convenience may also be driving interest, experts note.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerations
Noun
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The jury should begin deliberations after closing arguments on Tuesday.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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The jury began deliberations on Thursday morning.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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How to check and file a claim A good first step is to review your IRS account transcript, which shows penalties, interest, payments, account adjustments, and refunds, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The bill, which passed the House 78-32 last month, would allow the Bears to make special payments to local governments in lieu of higher property taxes as part of a bid to build a multibillion-dollar stadium.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The body of commentary that has developed since, particularly in the field of postcolonial studies, has traced the ways in which uninvited borrowings follow the vectors of asymmetrical power relations.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The best reality shows—every Bravo franchise, The Kardashians, Dance Moms—are anthropological studies with campy one-liners, life blown up to exaggerated proportions.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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Enforcement mechanisms, such as freezing accounts, canceling trades and clawing back profits, already exist as part of the private contract between the individual gambler and the house.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Only 28% of Latino households have retirement accounts compared to 62% of white households, according to the report.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Foley, who was previously mayor in Costa Mesa, said her constituents face a host of challenges, including the rising costs of living and subpar wages for caregivers.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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The Digest American Folk Art Museum workers in New York demanded better wages and benefits in a protest outside the museum’s annual gala on Wednesday night.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Tax revenue from sports gambling pays for water projects across the state.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Just to cover the city’s various bond measures, the owner of a home with an assessed value of $1 million pays around $1,145 annually.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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