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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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If S&P Dow Jones Indices approves the rules under consideration, they will go into effect a few days before SpaceX is expected to begin trading.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Meta and TikTok declined to say whether this option was under consideration.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The growing implementation of the Grappler comes at a time when funding to find ways to de-escalate chases is under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

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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