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 This indicates a new phase in how higher education manages free speech, driven by practical considerations rather than just philosophy. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Seizing such a pick requires winning Rookie of the Year, so such considerations are a long shot. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 What were some of the biggest considerations for filming and lighting the underwater sequences? — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026 In a world where policy, trade, and security considerations increasingly shape markets, executives need to actively manage geopolitical risk. — Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026 Other considerations This legislation hinges on several assumptions. — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 With such considerations in mind, most people can enjoy strawberries regularly and benefit from their impressive nutritional profile. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 July 2026 The Royals sent outfielder Kameron Misner to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Each has different considerations regarding long-term health. — Verywell Health, 25 July 2026

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Noun

The likelihood of not receiving a first-round bye and getting placed in the wild-card round is a factor that Hoyer has acknowledged as part of the club’s trade-deadline deliberations.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Ashley Benefield sentenced in 'Black Swan murder' case Ashley was charged with second-degree murder but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter after nearly seven hours of deliberations.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of deliberations

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The subsidy headlined a gaudy incentive package offering property and sales tax exemptions, discount electricity and payments for infrastructure in exchange for about 9,000 jobs.

— Mark Dee August 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, reports have emerged of a minor vulnerability affecting the Bitkey bitcoin hardware wallet developed by Jack Dorsey’s Block payments company.

— Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of payments

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Adler said studies show that when one partner strangles another, the likelihood of a victim being killed by that partner goes up 750%.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
Recent clinical studies involving pig kidneys have demonstrated that such organs can function inside human recipients, marking a major milestone for xenotransplantation.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 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

Four accounts across four services were involved, and Hugging Face’s forensic timeline documents 17,600 distinct actions across four days.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Trial testimony indicated clients transferred upwards of $2 million to Engle, expecting the money to remain in those accounts until their loans were funded.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of accounts

Noun

Sudden closures and delays in wages and severance pay have also prompted street protests and clashes with authorities, with the minimum wage still a persistent flashpoint.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Businesses could also face higher borrowing costs which could lead to stagnant wages and pricier goods and services for consumers.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 29 July 2026

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