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
For Black women, solo travel comes with its own unique set of considerations.
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Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
There are practical considerations, too.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
In the first trade of the MLB offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Practical considerations stack up, too.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
But one of the simplest, most personal considerations is whether, and how, having a child will affect a person’s quality of life.
—Anthony Vaccaro, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
When looking for places to buy contact lenses online, there are several considerations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Your age when the cancer was first detected and how favorably your body responded to treatment are other important considerations.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
There are practical considerations, too.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
In the first trade of the MLB offseason, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The whole team emphasizes the importance of finding partnerships that are authentic, pointing out that fans and viewers would quickly smell if an artist and content, or an artist and a brand, were forced together for pure financial considerations.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Practical considerations stack up, too.
—Sophie Benson, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
But one of the simplest, most personal considerations is whether, and how, having a child will affect a person’s quality of life.
—Anthony Vaccaro, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
When looking for places to buy contact lenses online, there are several considerations.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Your age when the cancer was first detected and how favorably your body responded to treatment are other important considerations.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerations
Noun
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The verdict against Sean Grayson, 31, arrived on the second day of deliberations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Lobbying expenditures from firms linked to the Chinese PLA have intensified as deliberations in Congress have progressed surrounding the National Defense Authorization Act, an annual piece of legislation designed to fund America’s military and deal broadly with national security matters.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The administration had asked the court to block full payments while its appeal played out.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kolfage is alleged to have used the funds to pay for home renovations, make payments on a boat, and purchase a luxury sports utility vehicle, cosmetic surgery and to pay off credit card debt and personal tax liabilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Zinia Khattar started her studies at Harvard University this fall with an unexpected extra boost — a $50,000 scholarship.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Though in early stages, these studies mark a significant improvement toward materials that can make solar towers cleaner, more efficient, and more reliable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those compensations ripple upward.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is no small feat given that the criminals’ bank accounts and arsenals are fed with narco-dollars by tens of millions of cocaine users in the West.—
Gustavo Petro,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The only alternative, Rodrik says, is embracing the services economy and raising productivity and wages in it.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Unlike New York, housing costs are about 27% lower than the national average, according to data from RentCafe, though wages trail behind the national average.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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She’s canceled or postponed doctor’s appointments, chiropractic care and vet appointments to avoid co-pays or bills piling up.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Costs will be passed on to other customers, raising premiums and co-pays.—
Eric Snoey,
Mercury News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Considerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerations. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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