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
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, 25 Jan. 2026
Other considerations would be the development of nasal polyps or some kind of growth there.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Next, when merit is unearned, inclusion advocates can balance considerations of merit and fairness.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
They’re typically installed above kitchen sinks and provide more light than standard windows, but their protruding design adds weight and insulation considerations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Existing teams are allowed to protect up to five players from the draft, but those considerations depend on what their roster will look like under a new collective bargaining agreement with the union.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s credibility to Ellison’s insistence that a Paramount deal is less murky, though such a merger would combine two of the five largest movie studios, not to mention competition considerations involving their news divisions.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Other considerations would be the development of nasal polyps or some kind of growth there.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Next, when merit is unearned, inclusion advocates can balance considerations of merit and fairness.
—Kenji Yoshino, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
They’re typically installed above kitchen sinks and provide more light than standard windows, but their protruding design adds weight and insulation considerations.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Existing teams are allowed to protect up to five players from the draft, but those considerations depend on what their roster will look like under a new collective bargaining agreement with the union.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026
There’s credibility to Ellison’s insistence that a Paramount deal is less murky, though such a merger would combine two of the five largest movie studios, not to mention competition considerations involving their news divisions.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerations
Noun
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The people spoke under the condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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During the board’s deliberations, member Michael Provence raised the question of whether the house should get additional consideration since the number of Colonial Revival-style cottages is declining.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At Tricon Energy, payroll payments were a global challenge.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The statement didn’t mention specific securities, but the timing suggests most of the funding for the partial payments this week could be coming from the state firm.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oatmeal specifically touts many benefits, including being a valuable source of numerous vitamins, antioxidants and fiber; moreover, studies indicate that the biochemical composition of the grain can help improve the gut microbiome in addition to reducing blood glucose levels as well.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Future studies will focus on improving the model, testing the system in larger groups and examining how real-time physiological data can inform care outside the clinic.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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Some users, like Stalter, are deleting their accounts and leaving the app altogether (though some have also had trouble deleting their accounts, Fiesler noted).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video footage and eyewitness accounts have raised serious questions about the justification for lethal force.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The new wages apply to roles such as environmental services technicians, food service assistants, patient safety attendants, and equipment transporters.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most immigrants are working age, but lower skilled, earning lower wages.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The store said co-pays are waived for most insurance plans.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Considerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerations. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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