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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
In recent budget deliberations, the Office of Child and Youth Success was nearly cut from next fiscal year’s spending in an effort to confront the city’s projected $146 million deficit.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberations expected to begin Monday afternoon.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential visa deliberations.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2026
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberations expected to begin Monday afternoon.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 18 June 2026
And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
—The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential visa deliberations.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Sure, having a ridiculous number of backup products would ensure that there is no need unaddressed, mass considerations for spaceflight are extremely serious and future missions will need to have better data to know what will be needed in a microgravity environment.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
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After a second of consideration, Naim slams the grate shut to the monster’s wails, and the audience’s relief.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Swift showed up in a video clip at the end of the show that circled back to earlier discussion about Kelce’s picky eating proclivities.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 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 breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Major League Baseball's warning to several San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on their Pride Night caps is fueling online debate about the limits of free expression in professional baseball.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The radiologist recommended clinical follow up and a neurosurgical consult, the suit says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Bob Batchelor 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.—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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