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, many end up looking lopsided because a homeowner planted them too close without any consideration of the eventual size.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
That observation reflects how upside-down this case has become, as digressive micromanagement has outweighed consideration of the case's legal issues.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Doing so is a serious matter that requires careful consideration of national security and foreign relations, and it cannot properly be undertaken in just 24 hours.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consideration
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
That observation reflects how upside-down this case has become, as digressive micromanagement has outweighed consideration of the case's legal issues.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Doing so is a serious matter that requires careful consideration of national security and foreign relations, and it cannot properly be undertaken in just 24 hours.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
Special consideration will be given to students pursuing degrees in education.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for consideration
Noun
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This was intended to be a an [sic] internal and private deliberation amongst high-level senior staff and sensitive information was discussed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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In addition, the public must be assured these sorts of internal deliberations will in the future occur only in a secure setting.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the fire appears to be outside of airlines’ control, flight compensation may not be payable, according to a note issued by Citi on Friday.—
Leslie Josephs,Monica Pitrelli,Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring competitive compensation, robust leadership development and scalable people operations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those follow-up studies are likely a year or more away, so stay tuned!—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unlike private insurers with high patient turnover, veterans typically remain in the VHA system for life, allowing for long-term impact studies.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Per Report Social Security Changes Position On Controversial Phone Service Cuts Interesting factoid #2: The first monthly Social Security payment was issued on January 31, 1940 to Ida May Fuller of Vermont, who had paid $24.75 into the system in 1937, 1938, and 1939.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The proposal includes the potential for another $1 million to be paid out if the Jaguars play in Orlando and make the playoffs – each home playoff game boosting the payment by $500,000.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mackenzie's Instagram account, the platform that initially shared the allegations against Claggett and CBC, was found to be deleted that same day.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Auburn was one of the best teams all season long, and the committee will take their impressive 28-5 record into account.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sanchez said he was initially notified in February 2024 he was being suspended without pay for alleged misconduct, then later fired.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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One online resource advises companies to offer free snacks, beverages and even lunchtime yoga when pay raises aren’t possible.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plus, Chris Christie on the debate over presidential powers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
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Advocates in Oklahoma have announced a new plan seeking reparations, preservation and economic development for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Consideration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/consideration. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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