1
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
the judge made a deliberate decision to impose the maximum sentence
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2
as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a deliberate act of vandalism that should not go unpunished
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict
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Recent Examples of deliberate
Lisa Seminara, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Such a method is needed in order to understand African Americans’ deliberate retooling of British literature, drawing attention to the systemic social forces at play as well as the minute mechanisms of textual appropriation.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
The jury in the case deliberated for just three hours before returning the guilty verdict against Kingston and Turner late last month.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In fact, the settlement outlines a deliberate, thorough transition process designed to minimize disruption and ensure a good fit for each resident.
—Lisa Seminara, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2025
Such a method is needed in order to understand African Americans’ deliberate retooling of British literature, drawing attention to the systemic social forces at play as well as the minute mechanisms of textual appropriation.
—Abby Clayton, JSTOR Daily, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Courts can rule, the media and civil society can truthfully report and analyze, and federalism can offer sufficient respite for Americans of all views to deliberate and vote in elections to come.
—Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
The jury in the case deliberated for just three hours before returning the guilty verdict against Kingston and Turner late last month.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberate
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The fact that Nicky is suddenly conscious enough to fly it right to its target is certainly questionable, though.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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The trouble is that prematurely assuming a chatbot is conscious could lead to all sorts of problems.—
Susan Schneider,
Scientific American,
1 May 2025
Verb
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And to contemplate if the Leafs will get enough offense from down the lineup, given how well the Panthers shut down the Lightning in their first-round series.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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While looking for Rust and Lucas, Wood contemplates the fate of his own son, who is afflicted by a potentially fatal disease.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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What starts as a calculated attempt to regain control quickly spirals into emotional chaos.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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The Competitive Advantage of Embracing Failure Successful professionals recognize that the ability to take calculated risks, learn from setbacks, and adapt quickly provides a crucial competitive edge.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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At least 2,000 of the agency's roughly 6,100 full-time employees have either left or plan to leave under the waves of terminations and voluntary retirements ordered by Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, Coen told USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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When Trump revoked California’s authority to set its own tailpipe standards during his first term, California sued, and cut its own voluntary agreements with automakers.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Gibson ponders Indigeneity, belonging, modern music and a more equitable future across the exhibit’s paintings, sculptures, flags and video installation.—
Alia Yee Noll,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Asking this question encourages employees to pause and ponder.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This discipline of separating fact from opinion is needed to turn reactive patterns into intentional awareness.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas 6, Florida 0 — Middle 5th Inning The Razorbacks loaded the bases with a hit batsman, error and intentional walk, and Kuhio Aloy made the Gators pay with a 2-run, 1-out RBI single.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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His remarks come as House Republicans continue to debate key elements of the package, including Medicaid funding and the state and local tax deduction.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Though Republicans had the numbers to advance the measure, Democrats drew out the markup by debating more than 20 amendments that touched mostly on Hegseth.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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