as in pondering
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 deliberating
The jury in the Oakland trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman will begin deliberating Monday, following closing arguments Thursday.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
The jury deadlocked after deliberating on whether Weinstein raped Jessica Mann in 2013.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Murdaugh was convicted of murdering them following a six-week trial, with jurors deliberating for nearly three hours before reaching a guilty verdict.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Jurors started deliberating Wednesday, and are deciding whether the former movie mogul raped Mann, a hairstylist and actor, in a Manhattan hotel on March 18, 2013.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Closing arguments in the trial are slated for Thursday, and the nine-person jury could begin deliberating then.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The jury came to a guilty verdict after deliberating for about five hours.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
After hearing testimony from Jones and other officers who were present and viewing scores of body camera videos, the jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 15 May 2026
The jury deadlocked after deliberating on whether Weinstein raped Jessica Mann in 2013.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Murdaugh was convicted of murdering them following a six-week trial, with jurors deliberating for nearly three hours before reaching a guilty verdict.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Jurors started deliberating Wednesday, and are deciding whether the former movie mogul raped Mann, a hairstylist and actor, in a Manhattan hotel on March 18, 2013.
—Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Closing arguments in the trial are slated for Thursday, and the nine-person jury could begin deliberating then.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The jury came to a guilty verdict after deliberating for about five hours.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 13 May 2026
As for those still deliberating, Decision Day is fast approaching.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 9 May 2026
After hearing testimony from Jones and other officers who were present and viewing scores of body camera videos, the jury began deliberating Tuesday afternoon.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
Verb
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EBay’s board is now pondering GameStop’s offer.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The sequence left us pondering our pet cats and, for good measure, our worst selves.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Verb
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And after spending time contemplating addressing her aging skin, the time was right.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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At the heart of the film, there are two young boys who are discovering their identity and their first love, and contemplating what to do with it.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Their days are spent swimming in the lake, picnicking by the beach and debating poetry and literature.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Verb
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And half the conference isn't an exaggeration, considering Sankey's prior remarks.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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One way that astronomers determine the distance to an object in space is by studying its light.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 May 2026
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What began as a groundbreaking social experiment to see how a group of strangers could live together on an island for 39 days has gradually evolved into an intricate strategy game that superfans devote their lives to studying.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Past the violin was an oil painting of the child Mozart entertaining nobles at the Maison du Temple.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The kitchen, situated on the main floor, is a particular standout, showcasing a massive island topped with Viola marble and a full suite of Gaggenau and La Cornue appliances, including multiple ovens that will come in handy for entertaining large groups.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Verb
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And the two are treated differently, with Dorothy and other characters repeatedly questioning whether Tik-Tok is, in fact, alive.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
19 May 2026
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Wanted for questioning, Watts later surrendered to authorities on an outstanding federal arrest warrant.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The campaign now moves forward with voters weighing sharply different visions for California’s future as the primary draws closer.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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And other states are weighing similar options.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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