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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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Reports in US media said it was under consideration following the latest alleged attempt to kill the 79-year-old president at a Washington gala on Saturday.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 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

AfghanEvac, a group supporting the Afghan allies, confirmed the proposal was under consideration by Trump's administration after it was first reported in US media.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Edin Terzic, who led Borussia Dortmund to a Champions League final in 2024, is under consideration, while former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is earning rave reviews at Serie A club Como.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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