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
Issues under consideration include the visibility and prominence of European works, fairness in the advertising market, and the effectiveness of rules protecting minors from harmful content on video-sharing platforms.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
The spokesperson declined to comment further, citing privacy considerations.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Each location has its own unique characteristics and considerations, like the sea turtle habitat that calls the San Gabriel River home.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Governmental regulatory agencies ensure that policy decisions are based on sound scientific assessments while at the same time taking into account ethical, legal, and social considerations to safeguard the well-being of communities.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 15 May 2026
The spokesperson declined to comment further, citing privacy considerations.
—Abigail Williams, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Each location has its own unique characteristics and considerations, like the sea turtle habitat that calls the San Gabriel River home.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Governmental regulatory agencies ensure that policy decisions are based on sound scientific assessments while at the same time taking into account ethical, legal, and social considerations to safeguard the well-being of communities.
—Prodromos Yannas, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
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With closing arguments now completed in the trial and the jury set to start deliberations on Monday, the uncertainty in this case will soon be resolved.—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
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Every prior declaration followed weeks or months of deliberation.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Prosecutors reached an agreement with Boeing, requiring the company to invest an additional $1 billion in fines, family compensation and safety improvements.—
Rio Yamat,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Australia’s Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal people say a $107 million payout from a recent land title compensation ruling, which recognized damage to their cultural heritage sites, is not enough.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 May 2026
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At a press conference Wednesday announcing the bill, lawmakers cited studies showing that the cost of playing youth sports has risen by 46% in five years, with many families paying more than $5,000 per child for a single season.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Thompson, meanwhile, has become a quick study in volleyball.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Americans’ finances are getting stretched to historic margins, so the option to spread out payments on everyday purchases into multiple, usually interest-free installments has become increasingly appealing.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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The Premier League and EFL are still sorting through the details of future parachute payments, which are intended to soften the financial blow of being relegated.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
19 May 2026
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Popular liberal accounts on Bluesky and X—not always the safest spaces for Jeffries—reposted the video.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in November, and through fundraisers and a GoFundMe account, donations for medical expenses have topped $125,000.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The data consistently shows that job switchers generally see higher year-over-year pay growth than loyal employees.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Why negotiations broke down The unions are looking for a 5% pay increase.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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While the first debate, hosted by Nexstar on April 22, was relatively calm, the subsequent three debates were more chaotic, often serving as an opportunity for candidates to lob accusations at one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Venezuela is demanding information and reparations under international environmental law from its Caribbean neighbor, one of the region’s largest oil and gas producers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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