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
However, Western Resource Advocates and the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project said in their filing that Xcel Energy has seen requests from large-load users withdrawn during consideration of the company’s plan.
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 21 July 2025
But with the Heat wrapping up summer league this past Friday, did any of the 10 unsigned players on Miami’s summer roster stand out enough to warrant consideration for a two-way contract?
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
The bills have been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration, the first step in the legislative process.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 July 2025
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Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors — along with special consideration from dermatologists.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 21 July 2025
But with the Heat wrapping up summer league this past Friday, did any of the 10 unsigned players on Miami’s summer roster stand out enough to warrant consideration for a two-way contract?
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
The bills have been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration, the first step in the legislative process.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
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After only a few hours of deliberation, the jury ruled in Hogan’s favor, awarding him $115 million in compensatory damages and an additional $25 million in punitive damages, for a total of $140 million.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
24 July 2025
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In its deliberations, the court was asked to answer two questions: What obligations do states have to ensure the protection of the climate for present and future generations?—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The suit alleges retaliation, violation of due process and equal protection rights, unjust taking without compensation, and conspiracy to violate civil rights.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Rights organizations are actively discussing how to track training usage and trigger compensation.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But a new study shows that the Cincinnati metro area is expanding, becoming one of the nation's hotspots for relocation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The university says faculty members will have their opportunity to comment. Oct. 2 — Thirty Texas A&M University faculty members unanimously vote to oppose the inactivation request for LGBTQ+ studies.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Their goal was to handle all of shopping—from research to payment.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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After a deposit payment, users will receive a confirmation email of their reservation.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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According to planning documents, public accounts and his own statements, Trump promised, beginning in 2006, to inject $1.5 billion into his golf project six miles north of Aberdeen.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Start up a new sportsbook account with the bet365 bonus code WEEK365 and choose between $150 in bonus bets or a $1,000 first bet safety net.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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That means a single mom waiting tables could take home an extra $1,300, while a utility worker putting in overtime after a storm won’t owe a dime on his extra pay.—
Michael Catanzaro,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Lewis will receive all his remaining pay if he is terminated after Feb. 1, 2027.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Keegan Bradley: This is not the big captaincy debate.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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To that point, in the last week of Joe Biden’s presidency, federal agencies entered the college sports legal debate without an accompanying executive order.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
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According to their models, unless these underlying conditions are addressed, even reparations on a vast scale would offer only temporary relief.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Failure to act could result in large GHG emitting countries owing reparations to smaller countries for the adverse impacts of climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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