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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
there was a great deal of deliberation among the representatives about the wording of the public statement
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Recent Examples of deliberation
Duffy said the trial, which included 11 defendants and 360 counts, took place over more than five months, ending with a marathon, month-long jury deliberation.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorado is the only state in the country where someone who kills due to extreme recklessness receives the same sentence — life without parole — as someone who kills intentionally and after deliberation.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The memo suggests the council, which is scheduled to begin its budget deliberations Monday, May 4, with a week of department-by-department public hearings, use the library and rec center scenarios as a menu of options.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Not by the will of one, but by the deliberation of many, representing the living mosaic of the United States.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorado is the only state in the country where someone who kills due to extreme recklessness receives the same sentence — life without parole — as someone who kills intentionally and after deliberation.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The memo suggests the council, which is scheduled to begin its budget deliberations Monday, May 4, with a week of department-by-department public hearings, use the library and rec center scenarios as a menu of options.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Not by the will of one, but by the deliberation of many, representing the living mosaic of the United States.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Climate is also a consideration, the researchers said, as the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions are less at risk of hurricanes, flooding and wildfires that have increased property insurance costs and sometimes affected property values in other parts of the country.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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If a board chooses to install monitoring cameras, what considerations might be considered?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Yet the time when the ocean was treated as an afterthought in climate discussions is ending.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Spirit's cash reserves had dwindled in recent days as talks with the government broke down, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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This year, new creative partner Climate Spring will offer yet another dedicated meeting for each fellow with a Climate Spring development executive to provide development advice and consultation on their script.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Russian drone incursions last year prompted Poland to formally invoke NATO's Article 4, which initiates official consultations among allies regarding a direct security threat.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The early read was that Alphabet , Microsoft , Meta Platforms , and Amazon all passed with flying colors, but beneath the strong headline numbers, a more nuanced debate is taking shape.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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There have been debates about the entertainment value of the Premier League all season, but the top-flight of English football remains the least predictable of Europe’s top leagues.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Gary Skuse,
The Conversation,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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