1
as in deliberation
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 compensation
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 consideration
This consideration is a little more complicated for women in midlife.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
As for what-next suggestions, the Canadian team offers a set of considerations.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Floor Type According to Stewart, this is going to be your biggest consideration.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
So many considerations, so many shifting sensitivities and cancelable offenses.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
As for what-next suggestions, the Canadian team offers a set of considerations.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Floor Type According to Stewart, this is going to be your biggest consideration.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
So many considerations, so many shifting sensitivities and cancelable offenses.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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Political theorists like James Tulley distinguish between civil views of citizenship, focused on what government does, and civic views of citizenship, including deliberation and public work that citizens do together.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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And, yes, the two seasons at $88 million beyond this season on his Memphis Grizzlies contract were significant in that deliberation.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Teamsters argue the program violates six articles of the five-year union contract because it wasn’t negotiated and any program that changes the terms of employment, such as compensation and separation, must be bargained with the union.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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That said, not all women who apply become surrogates, notes Enders-Tharp, and those who are selected are paid fair compensation for their role.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2024, lawmakers passed Wood’s bill directing the Fish and Wildlife Department to conduct a study to inform a statewide cleanup strategy for cannabis grows.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Xanthan and guar gum are derived from plants and are typically safe, even beneficial, according to some studies.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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See video … LISTEN Tune in to learn how billions in taxpayer dollars are lost each year to fraud and improper payments—and whether Congress can rein in the waste.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The designer posted behind-the-scenes photos on the brand’s Instagram account.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even those who have been Crosby’s teammates for a matter of days are impressed by the team-first philosophy that, by all accounts, is completely authentic and sincere.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But its last shutdown plan, released in late September, indicates that 91% of its employees would continue to work without pay.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Transportation Security Administration officers are expected to work without pay while lawmakers remain without an agreement on Homeland Security's annual funding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But whether our collective desire has been sated is up for (a lot of) debate.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Berlinale has long been considered a forum for political expression and a crucible for debate about important world affairs, but avoiding political comment has seemingly been a trend at this year’s event, whether by chance, design or out of fear.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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None of the victims or their descendants received any direct reparations from the city or state.—
Caleb Gayle,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Program staff help with translation and annual reparations applications to the Claims Conference.—
Dana Toppel,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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