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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

Musk said on X that several locations for the Terafab are under consideration, adding in a separate post that 100 million square feet is the “right order of magnitude” for the Terafab’s size.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Prosecutors said the case against him was still live and under consideration – but that there would be no proceedings against a 31-year-old Romanian woman who was also arrested at the base.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

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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