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
Mental health considerations have become paramount as writers navigate the pressure to maintain constant visibility while still producing their core product — books.
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Taking Freud's drive theory into consideration, which is based on the idea that organisms have instinctual needs that power certain behaviors, Hilferding put forward a new idea about instinct.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
At Starbucks' annual shareholders' meeting in March 2024, investors voted to remove diversity and sustainability goals from executive bonus considerations.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Given these competing considerations, the scope and limitations of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and the outcome of the negotiation is largely dependent upon the bargaining power of the parties.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Taking Freud's drive theory into consideration, which is based on the idea that organisms have instinctual needs that power certain behaviors, Hilferding put forward a new idea about instinct.
—Marcy Thompson, Scientific American, 23 Jan. 2025
At Starbucks' annual shareholders' meeting in March 2024, investors voted to remove diversity and sustainability goals from executive bonus considerations.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Given these competing considerations, the scope and limitations of these representations and warranties are often heavily negotiated and the outcome of the negotiation is largely dependent upon the bargaining power of the parties.
—Allbusiness, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
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After months of deliberation and hundreds of messages in the group chat, the third Tuesday of the month, from 4:27 P.M. to 5:36 P.M. (non-gibbous moon), seems to be the only time that works for everyone.—
Zoe Pearl,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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After months of deliberation among doctors, scientists, ethicists and regulators, the world’s first Covid-19 human challenge study was ultimately born in early 2021.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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What worked for them this time might not work next season as the sport transitions to the next iteration of player compensation.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The organization advises pet owners to be cautious when responding to unknown contacts and to request proof of life before offering any form of compensation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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According to one study, even in the extremely dry Martian atmosphere, the climatic conditions inside the volcanoes' craters are such that frost can form even though it's never been found elsewhere on Mars – even at the poles.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, a study by the International Journal for Educational Integrity found that AI detection tools produced inconsistent results, including false positives.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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But that’s not what’s happening here; Trump is seeking a full withdrawal and a halt to all payments, which will put an appreciable dent in the agency’s budget.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Indiana House Bill 1448, authored by Rep. Hal Slager, R-Schererville, addresses issues with supplemental payments that were added into state law during the 2019 session.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The lobbyist on the account is Andrew King, former deputy chief of staff to Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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That help comes in the form of casualty loss deductions, more generous rules on tapping into retirement accounts and delayed deadlines for tax filings and payments.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, Rodgers took a $34 million pay cut to help the team attract free agents to try and help win a championship.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the University of Utah’s Han said data shows that there’s a strong correlation between teachers’ pay, teachers’ morale, and student performance.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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What Happens Next? As businesses adjust to these changes, the debate over workplace diversity is far from over.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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There is a longstanding debate between Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, those NBA legends.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Piano Lesson Mati Diop’s probing doc about African cultural heritage and Benin artifacts being recovered to their continental place outclasses the Denzel Washington clan’s trashy version of August Wilson’s reparation ghost story.—
Armond White,
National Review,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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