CONSIDERATIONS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

considerations

noun

plural of consideration

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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short shrifts

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 Alongside these resources, the NPD Hydro portal hosts the NPD Insights catalog for site rankings, as well as the NPD Toolkit, which models payback periods while weighing environmental, community, and electrical grid considerations. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026 The Giants might get something like cash considerations, a player to be named later or perhaps a teenager who is a half-decade away from even thinking about the majors. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Although no performance figures have been given, the metrics should be impressive—bolstered by carbon-fiber aero considerations developed by another English outfit, Artiglio Automotive Studio. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 What were your prime considerations when putting together the season? — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 All of these considerations aimed at mitigating sound cost money. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Low cost does not necessarily outweigh considerations involving donor area preservation or medical oversight. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 For now, the main considerations are cutting benefits for wealthier Americans or eliminating the cap on Social Security's payroll tax. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 Warsh is now indicating that considerations of AI don't have much to do with current policymaking. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The holdout The crowds of journalists and spectators became increasingly restless throughout the days of deliberations, testing the patience of staff at the Plymouth trial courthouse, a pristine legal complex surrounded by quiet fields and farmland.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
The motion was filed as jurors in the murder trial were about to head into their seventh day of deliberations at Plymouth Superior Court after proceedings ended Thursday with the defense calling for the removal of one juror.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of deliberations

Noun

Further, according to a recent RMG Research poll, 79% of current union members — who have firsthand experience dealing with union officials — agree that union membership and dues payments should be voluntary.

— Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
If rates rise, your monthly mortgage payments will get more expensive.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of payments

Noun

Christner studies microorganisms that are able to survive in extremely low temperatures.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Since then, studies have found that GHK-Cu stimulates collagen production and other compounds involved in skin remodeling, triggers the growth of new blood vessels and has anti-inflammatory effects.

— Will Stone, NPR, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of studies

Noun

Over time, those compensations accumulate into structural inefficiency that is difficult to unwind and even harder to justify correcting.

— Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
This can help address strength imbalances and movement compensations that, over time, can lead to injury.

— Jenessa Connor, Health, 10 June 2026

Definition of compensations

Noun

The pair allegedly used phone applications to manufacture bank and investment accounts showing fake balances and participated in three-way calls to encourage women to put their own money into investments that prosecutors say did not exist.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
About a third of employers that make a contribution — 32% — contributed between $500 and $1,000 per worker to the accounts, while 29% paid $1,350 or more and 22% paid $500 or less, the PSCA found.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of accounts

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For low-income households that depend on daily wages, even a short interruption to work can have serious consequences for household wellbeing and food security.

— Ali Asif Shawon, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Bank of America’s millions of customers give it insight into spending, wages and credit trends that can complement official government economic reports.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of wages

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There would be no deductibles, co-pays or other forms of cost-sharing, except for some brand-name prescription drugs if generics are available.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The bill instituted several major changes to the federal health insurance program, including work requirements, more frequent redeterminations and minimum co-pays, most of which begin in 2027.

— Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

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