1
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
the judge made a deliberate decision to impose the maximum sentence
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2
as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a deliberate act of vandalism that should not go unpunished
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict
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Recent Examples of deliberate
Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
While clients are more antsy than ever and have jumped agencies in an effort to save money, gain efficiencies or for other reasons, the transition usually follows a more orderly and deliberate path.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 June 2025
The jury deliberated nearly four hours before finding Chandler guilty.
—Dena Goldstein, CBS News, 4 June 2025
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Adjective
The company’s portfolio strategy is deliberate and balanced.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
While clients are more antsy than ever and have jumped agencies in an effort to save money, gain efficiencies or for other reasons, the transition usually follows a more orderly and deliberate path.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Verb
As that jury was deliberating, prosecutors dropped the death penalty.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 9 June 2025
The jury deliberated nearly four hours before finding Chandler guilty.
—Dena Goldstein, CBS News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberate
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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And these attempts to defend history cannot take hold if the public remains conscious of what history actually is all about.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
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His mom, Natalie Hernandez, said the project instills positive life lessons, and teaches kids to be environmentally conscious.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
9 June 2025
Verb
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These appear to be slightly more survivable, although the casualty rate is so high no Western army would contemplate such tactics.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Smart’s captors subjected her to rape daily, something that drove her to the point of contemplating suicide.—
Stephanie Kaloi,
People.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This timing suggests not a spontaneous outburst, but a calculated pivot.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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During his 38 years at T. Rowe, Roche used that calculated approach to help grow the company into a top investment firm, solidifying its strength through integrity and discipline.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Jennifer Kellogg, who stayed with the couple the week of the killing, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to Antelope Valley Press.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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McMahon announced roughly half the agency's workforce would be eliminated through a combination of mass layoffs and voluntary buyouts.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Tyler Dragon ponders if Rodgers actually makes the Steelers better.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The cuts come as Warner Bros. Discovery is said to be pondering a possible spinoff of its declining cable TV assets, which include its Turner channels, Discovery Networks, HGTV and Food Network, similar to what Comcast is doing with its NBCUniversal cable outlets (with the exception of Bravo).—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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By combining smart systems with intentional human touchpoints, the ProducifyX team combines speed with care in a way that clients say helps foster stronger matches and a more refined candidate experience.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The benefits of an intentional morning routine Starting your day with mindfulness, physical activity or time with your kids — as opposed to checking your emails or calendar — can boost your happiness and fulfillment, experts say.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
Verb
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While the cause and eventual outcome can be debated, the immediate impact was felt with shares of Tesla falling 14% on Thursday.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Senate passed the bill on a vote of 19 to 13, which happened more than 16 hours after the chamber was scheduled to debate it.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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