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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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In New Jersey -- the most densely populated state in the country -- numerous bills to regulate data centers are under consideration.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Measures under consideration include ordering government workers to work from home one day per week, cutting back on official travel and encouraging bicycle, electronic car and public transport use to preserve valuable fuel.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said last week that such a waiver was under consideration by the Trump administration.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The company also said the bid represents a 16% premium to the transaction currently under consideration with Trian.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

He merely said he would take what we said under consideration.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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