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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
Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said that before the board’s deliberation, personnel matters are discussed in closed session to protect the privacy of the individual.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
On June 9, 2026, a jury found Anthony guilty of murdering Metcalf after three hours of deliberation, according to multiple news outlets.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
If jurors did not reach a verdict Tuesday, they would have been sequestered to continue deliberations Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The jury reached its verdict after nearly five days of deliberation.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
On June 9, 2026, a jury found Anthony guilty of murdering Metcalf after three hours of deliberation, according to multiple news outlets.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
If jurors did not reach a verdict Tuesday, they would have been sequestered to continue deliberations Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The jury reached its verdict after nearly five days of deliberation.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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The lineup was curated by the NBC and Peacock casting team, led by Grace Wu, EVP of casting for NBC and Peacock, after consideration from various open showcases, auditions and open mic nights.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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There would be no return to junior hockey, minor-league conditioning stint, load management or consideration about skating for Canada at the World Juniors.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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OutKick/Fox News Digital asked Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson before the game whether the team had talked to Wembanyama about the anthem discussion and whether Wembanyama would be on the floor for the anthem before Game 5.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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The question of whether blue light glasses work as advertised has moved from a niche eye-care discussion to a mainstream consumer concern, especially as screen time climbs and shoppers spend money on lenses that promise better sleep, less eye strain and sharper focus.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.—
Sylvia Gordon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The debate over growth in Davis is unlikely to end with Measure V.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The league is finally recovering from a turbulent decade during which television ratings dropped by nearly 48% as many of its most prominent players, coaches and executives increasingly inserted themselves into partisan political debates.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The neurological consult also changed Yates’s view of sleep, nutrition, and the consequences of running on fumes.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Beverly Kingston does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Beverly Kingston,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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