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, there are some considerations: Some people may be allergic to zinc oxide.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 5 June 2025
There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Regional nuclear forces—both short- and medium-range—were excluded from consideration.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Carley Millhone, Health, 5 June 2025
There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
Regional nuclear forces—both short- and medium-range—were excluded from consideration.
—Eric S. Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2025
Florida, for example, prohibits state institutions from giving preferential consideration for employment, admission, or promotion.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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The verdict was reached after about nine hours of deliberations over two days.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
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But Farber said that the discussions the juror described did not rise to the level of misconduct, but were typical, heated deliberations by a jury.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Since then, the value of the company’s shares has dropped nearly 60%, while Zaslav’s compensation soared.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2025
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The research shows that what employees genuinely value – fair compensation, opportunities for advancement, feeling valued, and meaningful work – transcends generational divides.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Some powders contain aspartame or acesulfame potassium (also known as acesulfame K), which, one 2022 study suggested, may be linked to a greater cancer risk (although other studies have not found this).—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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For example, the UK’s mattress trade association reacted to the study by issuing guidance for its members.—
Arlene Blum,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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On May 28, Acosta claimed her prize and chose a one-time lump sum payment of $1.3 million before taxes, the lottery said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Enable Google Autofill to save time on Android Enabling Google Autofill can save precious time by automatically filling in forms, passwords and payment details across apps and websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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While supporting her son, Jessica wore a shirt bearing the name of Michael’s Instagram account, with a QR code linking to it on the sleeve.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Republished on June 8 with a new warning into Google account attacks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to Ekblad, center Sam Bennett is also a pending free agent and will be due a hefty pay raise from his current deal that is paying him an average of $4.425 million per season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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After a four-week run in Nigerian movie theaters, the film went to regional pay TV giant’s DStv Box Office store before landing on its premium movie channels.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
Noun
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This is thematically tied to the internal debate at Arsenal over the No 9 position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But how can any form of love take one side in a debate?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Other Russian demands include the restoration of full diplomatic and economic ties, specifically that no reparations will be demanded by either side and that all Western sanctions on Russia be lifted.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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There have never been any reparations for the way that society treated these patients, ever.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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