1
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
After six days of deliberation, the judge announced a hung jury, reportedly with seven votes to convict and five to acquit.
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Dena Goldstein, CBS News, 4 June 2025
After deliberations began on punitive damages, CNN attorneys reached an undisclosed settlement with Young.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
After significant deliberation, the psychology major settled on a newfound target: social media.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Closing arguments and jury deliberations could begin as soon as Wednesday.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Dena Goldstein, CBS News, 4 June 2025
After deliberations began on punitive damages, CNN attorneys reached an undisclosed settlement with Young.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
After significant deliberation, the psychology major settled on a newfound target: social media.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Closing arguments and jury deliberations could begin as soon as Wednesday.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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There is also the consideration that some people may completely change their diet from omnivore to vegetarian or vegetarian to omnivore.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Look for Kelly to receive strong consideration for next month’s All-Star Game.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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As Rodgers settles in out in Pittsburgh, the veteran quarterback was recently asked about his past discussions with the Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Complicating matters in the region are the U.S. and Iran’s efforts to resolve the stalemate in discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program and, specifically, uranium enrichment.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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Shake on it Delegations of China and the U.S. pose for a group photo prior to the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, Britain, June 9, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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This marked the final step in the FDA’s safety consultation process for the product, reports the Verge’s Dominic Preston.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
11 June 2025
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This is thematically tied to the internal debate at Arsenal over the No 9 position.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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What To Know On Wednesday, nine Democratic candidates faced off in a two-hour debate.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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In The Permanente Medical Group, virtual specialty consults like these resolved 40% of cases immediately without the need for additional visits.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Through Safe in the Seat’s free car seat finder tool, online courses, helpful videos, personalized consults, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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