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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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
Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.
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Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Congress tasked the Fed with setting interest rates independent of political considerations.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 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
For example, men’s suits and tuxes may not be accepted due to space considerations.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Practical considerations Beyond its core monitoring capabilities, the LitterLens is built with everyday usability in mind.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
In June 2024, ICE closed the facility, citing cost considerations and policy changes under the Biden administration that reduced family detention.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Giants also officially parted with outfielder Luis Matos, trading him to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.
—Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Congress tasked the Fed with setting interest rates independent of political considerations.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 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
For example, men’s suits and tuxes may not be accepted due to space considerations.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Practical considerations Beyond its core monitoring capabilities, the LitterLens is built with everyday usability in mind.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
In June 2024, ICE closed the facility, citing cost considerations and policy changes under the Biden administration that reduced family detention.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The Giants also officially parted with outfielder Luis Matos, trading him to the Milwaukee Brewers for cash considerations.
—Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerations
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The White House declined to comment for this story about the deliberations with Gulf allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Outsourcing has not been part of budget deliberations.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Miami-Dade’s then-program administrator, Cristina Reboredo Leon, streamlined the process by having the Alliance for Aging — a county program that oversees such payments — expedite the monthly subsidies.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The recommendations represent adjustments to the second year of the two-year budget for a wide variety of state expenses that range from the salaries of Superior Court judges to Medicaid payments for elderly nursing home patients.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Both studies found that while sports betting access overall didn't lead to significant changes in bankruptcy filings, the 2025 study found that online access did.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Additional updates, findings, and insights will be shared as the studies continue.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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In everyday life, prolonged sitting, poor posture and repetitive movements can all create weak links in your muscular system that trigger compensations.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mobility work can help lengthen tight muscles and reduce the chances of these compensations happening in the first place.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
1 Apr. 2026
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While 5 million Australian accounts had been deactivated, a substantial number of Australian children continued to retain accounts, create new accounts and pass platforms’ age assurance systems, the report said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Declining stock values during tax season, when more Americans than usual are checking retirement accounts, have compounded the sense of economic unease.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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While bonds are used to pay for projects, governments typically use tax levies to pay for operating expenses like wages, health care or utilities.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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The unions have been negotiating with the district for more than a year over wages, staffing levels and working conditions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, 80% said all health care costs -- including premiums, deductibles, co-pays or coinsurance -- are higher.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lower doses also mean lower spending — both for the patient (who is responsible for co-pays) and CMS.—
Mark J. Ratain,
STAT,
3 Mar. 2026
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