1
as in considerations
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 discussions
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 deliberations
The second trial resulted in his conviction after nine days of deliberations, leading to a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
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Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, opening the fifth day of the coup trial deliberations, Justice Carmén Lúcia voted to convict Bolsonaro.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The jury began deliberations Thursday morning to decide whether the graffitiing of the nondenominational Christian church in Euless rose to the level of a hate crime.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Under such a deal, the state would pay Valero to continue operating its Benicia refinery, according to people familiar with the negotiations who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Equity Council meets next Tuesday, and a further update to members following their deliberations will follow.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The defense attorneys also argued in their motion that the KCRA interviews revealed jurors used unknown devices during deliberations to create still-images of the security video admitted as evidence and compared the suspect’s shoes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adeola Adeosun
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, opening the fifth day of the coup trial deliberations, Justice Carmén Lúcia voted to convict Bolsonaro.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The jury began deliberations Thursday morning to decide whether the graffitiing of the nondenominational Christian church in Euless rose to the level of a hate crime.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Under such a deal, the state would pay Valero to continue operating its Benicia refinery, according to people familiar with the negotiations who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Equity Council meets next Tuesday, and a further update to members following their deliberations will follow.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The defense attorneys also argued in their motion that the KCRA interviews revealed jurors used unknown devices during deliberations to create still-images of the security video admitted as evidence and compared the suspect’s shoes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
Noun
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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This article illustrates both the tax and IRMAA considerations when considering a Roth Conversion.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Share discoveries and ask questions in team discussions.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City came as Rubio arrived in the country for discussions about the war and the hostages.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, the article made many people upset, leading to thousands of negative comments, many rave-side debates, and a coordinated letter to the editor requesting a retraction.—
Andrew Pasquier,
Them.,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was speaking to university students in Orem, Utah, at one of his many college-campus debates when he was shot in the neck.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This includes virtual consultations, online patient management tools, and digital therapeutics.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Then, too, Warsaw invoked Article 4, which calls for emergency consultations among member states.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The news also doesn't change Boeing's status as a key bargaining chip in trade talks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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