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Synonyms

under consideration

Idioms  

  1. Being thought about or discussed, as in Your application is under consideration; we'll let you know next week. This idiom was first recorded in 1665.

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The option of sailing on to Las Palmas or Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands is under consideration for disembarkation and further medical screening.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Another factor under consideration is the risk that intervening could raise protests from other countries about “currency manipulation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Sources have told BBC Sport that Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, Fulham head coach Marco Silva and former Dortmund boss Edin Terzic are under consideration as possible replacements for Rosenior.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Trump's comments came after the White House confirmed that there was a deal under consideration for a reported 45-day truce.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

They were so accustomed to my presence, they’d forgotten it was even under consideration.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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