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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In less than an hour of deliberation, the jury found Ford guilty, a verdict that meant death in Sing Sing’s electric chair.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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When the time came for deliberation and the jury had to pick a foreman, Witherspoon recalled how everyone unanimously pointed at her.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
25 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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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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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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The account also notes his roles with Rainbow Democrats and Orange County Democrats.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to Esper's account, Patel's carelessness carried significant risk for the SEALs.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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This is an in-office position that receives night shift differential pay.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
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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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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The Culture Wars Probably the most intense debate around The Veilguard was the inclusion of a non-binary companion.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
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 1 Feb. 2025.
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