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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 projects under consideration, he added, could “make a significant difference to remote and indigenous communities, improving quality of life and affordability while connecting Canadian goods to domestic and global markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Canadian officials said the two Arctic projects are under consideration as national priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

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

Potential offences under consideration include corporate gross negligence manslaughter, fraud, health and safety breaches and misconduct in public office.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I drew two identical girls side by side, which he found even more baffling, given that Leah and I—the beauty and the beast—were the twins under consideration.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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