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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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
Millions upon millions of people are using generative AI as their ongoing advisor on mental health considerations (note that ChatGPT alone has over 900 million weekly active users, a notable proportion of which dip into mental health aspects, see my analysis at the link here).
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Given the extreme temperatures and environmental considerations, an accredited guide and tour operator is required.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
But their trips will be fewer and shorter, thanks to budget considerations.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As Mayor Todd Gloria has prepared his budget proposal for the next year, the city says its leadership has factored in a range of considerations for what to prioritize — including the results of a recent survey that led San Diego residents to give their own input.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
If not for family considerations, the Lake Norman estate would remain their primary residence, Donald Young said.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
As a result, drone warfare now encompasses significant economic considerations alongside traditional military factors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Given the extreme temperatures and environmental considerations, an accredited guide and tour operator is required.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
But their trips will be fewer and shorter, thanks to budget considerations.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As Mayor Todd Gloria has prepared his budget proposal for the next year, the city says its leadership has factored in a range of considerations for what to prioritize — including the results of a recent survey that led San Diego residents to give their own input.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
If not for family considerations, the Lake Norman estate would remain their primary residence, Donald Young said.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
As a result, drone warfare now encompasses significant economic considerations alongside traditional military factors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerations
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Miller was not involved in the walk-back, according to two people with knowledge of the process and who requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The report has no binding value and is merely a synthesis of deliberations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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If your former spouse misses payments, your credit takes the hit too.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Vance alleged California is allowing fraud and the deferred payments would force it to take the issue more seriously.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Other bills could lead to new relief for small businesses in the future, with lawmakers endorsing the creation of studies and working groups that will look at things like supporting artificial intelligence use by small businesses and tourism.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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In a 2023 review published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, researchers analyzed more than four decades of reports of near-death experiences, involving more than 2,000 studies and nearly 500 individuals.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Guy Ritchie is a filmmaker and series creator whose prodigious busyness in terms of both workload and story approach has its compensations.—
Michael Phillips,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The inconvenience of that military presence has brought certain compensations from the government, such as a strikingly modern, geometric contemporary art museum (Nagi MOCA) that draws visitors not put off by the arduous journey required to get there.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Just understand that if interest rates rise during these six, nine or 12 months, the CD rate won't, but the rates on the other two accounts likely will.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Users of those services can also worry a bit less about the service provider aggressively terminating accounts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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The Mandalorian & Grogu production was estimated to have hired 500 crew members, 54 cast members, and 3500 background players for 92 filming days in California and was expected to generate a record-breaking $166,438,000 in qualified expenditures and below-the-line wages.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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On the other side of the Hudson, New Jersey Transit slogged through a three-day strike last year in a fight also predicated on wages.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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In return, doctors offer a more thorough annual physical, same-day appointments, no co-pays and more time with the patient.—
Chris Tomlinson,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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Health insurance plans are designed to include some level of cost-sharing, such as co-pays or co-insurance.—
Fennemore,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Considerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerations. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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