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
All of that is a consideration.
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Nick Harris
april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
When planning a baby shower food menu, an essential consideration is whether or not the mother-to-be is allowed to eat the food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
While there isn’t a regular cadence of rides, the Skokie Bike Network typically plans at least five or six events throughout the season, depending on weather and other scheduling considerations.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Similarly, exposure to secondhand smoke or a child’s obesity are also frequent considerations.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
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Nick Harris
april 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
When planning a baby shower food menu, an essential consideration is whether or not the mother-to-be is allowed to eat the food.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
While there isn’t a regular cadence of rides, the Skokie Bike Network typically plans at least five or six events throughout the season, depending on weather and other scheduling considerations.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Similarly, exposure to secondhand smoke or a child’s obesity are also frequent considerations.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for consideration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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The next frontier is deliberation.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Outsourcing has not been part of budget deliberations.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The union is also pushing for more flexibility in school-level decision-making and clearer guidelines around work hours and compensation for extended duties.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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For many, however, the compensation being offered is not enough.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The New York Fed used an analysis of consumer credit data and defined delinquency rates as being 90 days past due on any credit purchase, such as auto loans or mortgage payments.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Winners of the Millionaire for Life top prize of $1,000,000 a year for life and second prize of $100,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In January, another Polymarket account won big by betting that Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, would soon be out of power.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The award-winning film is a nuanced portrait of leadership and responsibility that also provides a clear and honest account of the challenges and apparent harms that come from seeking to change the world.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The meaning of pay Diner said that while the pay increase signed into law is real money, the monetary increase can’t be taken at face value.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a previous interview, Nichols said the union’s concerns center on pay, workload and job conditions for school administrators, including long hours and limited autonomy.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rothman’s tenure has been marked by his efforts to increase state funding amid federal cuts, debates over free speech on campus amid pro-Palestinian protests, and declining enrollment leading to eight branch campus closures.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Advancing a tax on Delta-8 products could boost readily available funding for the dozens of Black residents who have filed reparations applications and are awaiting their payments, officials argue.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The full scope of these reparations remains unclear, and a specific dollar amount wasn’t noted.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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