1
as in deliberations
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 payments
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 considerations
The analysis compared 100 of the nation’s largest cities based on budget considerations, available activities, gift accessibility and weather forecasts.
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Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
As for what-next suggestions, the Canadian team offers a set of considerations.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That is to say, ESG considerations are important means to an end, not an end of themselves no matter what the loudest voices on electronic and social media might say.
—Robert Profusek, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
What are your main considerations and sources of inspiration when planning onstage looks?
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Members of Milwaukee County's Board of Supervisors are hosting an informational community event focused on safe and lawful protesting with a focus on protestor rights, safety considerations and legal resources.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Without these considerations, the development project dies regardless of what zoning allows.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
So many considerations, so many shifting sensitivities and cancelable offenses.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Some active seniors want downtime between adventures; others have health or mobility considerations or are traveling with less-active companions.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
As for what-next suggestions, the Canadian team offers a set of considerations.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
That is to say, ESG considerations are important means to an end, not an end of themselves no matter what the loudest voices on electronic and social media might say.
—Robert Profusek, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
What are your main considerations and sources of inspiration when planning onstage looks?
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Members of Milwaukee County's Board of Supervisors are hosting an informational community event focused on safe and lawful protesting with a focus on protestor rights, safety considerations and legal resources.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Without these considerations, the development project dies regardless of what zoning allows.
—Waleed Albakry, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
So many considerations, so many shifting sensitivities and cancelable offenses.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Some active seniors want downtime between adventures; others have health or mobility considerations or are traveling with less-active companions.
—Kathy Boardman, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerations
Noun
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China is not currently a member of the WHO executive board, but other countries are allowed to attend its meetings and take part in its deliberations.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
6 Feb. 2026
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After days of deliberations, the House justice committee voted to dismiss the impeachment complaints filed by left-wing activists and a lawyer against Marcos.—
JIM GOMEZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most payments arrive quickly because the vast majority of recipients are paid electronically.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The new tax break mirrors the mortgage interest deduction, which allows homeowners to deduct interest payments on up to $750,000 of mortgage debt, or $375,000 if married and filing separately.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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This means that even if lack of sleep plays a genuine role in increasing your injury risk, studies like this will have a hard time proving it.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Being stuck in a state of fight-or-flight increases protective muscle tension, altering movement mechanics, limiting mobility, and increasing the likelihood of compensations that can lead to pain or injury.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Suns reportedly offered Royce O'Neale and second-round compensations.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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There are conflicting accounts of the total number of viewers, given that it was broadcast across several different platforms, but Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of TPUSA’s The Charlie Kirk Show, said the total may have exceeded 20 million viewers.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Bumble later confirmed that one of its contractors' accounts had been compromised in a phishing attack.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rents are rising faster than wages, pushing families, seniors and young people out of their communities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The union initiated the strike after the school district and union leaders failed to reach an agreement after months of negotiations on increases in teachers' wages, better health benefits, and more resources and safer conditions for students.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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That’s why the insurance marketplace to ensure there were no co-pays on routine office visits, age-appropriate health screenings or vaccines.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Enrollees in this form of coverage face no premiums, co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Considerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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