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
The six-person jury in the civil case began deliberations Thursday afternoon.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The delay follows a month of deliberations after the city council suspended the ordinance to amend it to remove diversity, equity and inclusion language.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
His conviction was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court determined a juror had been improperly dismissed during deliberations.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
After more than two days of deliberation, the foreperson read the verdict, starting with the charges of special-circumstances murder/robbery.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The delay follows a month of deliberations after the city council suspended the ordinance to amend it to remove diversity, equity and inclusion language.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
His conviction was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court determined a juror had been improperly dismissed during deliberations.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
After more than two days of deliberation, the foreperson read the verdict, starting with the charges of special-circumstances murder/robbery.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Each country chooses its own film to submit for Oscar consideration, and in Israel, the winner of best film at the Ophir Awards is automatically the country’s submission.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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But some property owners have signed a petition opposing the initiative, which could keep it from going to the Common Council for consideration.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Participants will explore the magical interplay between the universe and the human body, diving into discussions about creation, consciousness, and how the cosmos mirrors the infinite potential of the human mind.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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During his first Zoom consultation with clients, Perri always asked them to share their story.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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After corresponding with Hallidie, Gillham invited him to Kansas City for a consultation in 1879.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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After at least half a decade of acute concern about the way that platforms such as Instagram may affect young people, as well as intense debate about how best to keep kids safe online, Meta has arrived at a label that was invented in the 1980s because parents were upset by movies such as Gremlins.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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The candidate sought to clarify his comments publicly at least twice after the debate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dental consult or mock-up session (if planned).—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Michael Watson 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.—
Michael Watson,
The Conversation,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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