as in pondered
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 deliberated
The ethics inquiry board deliberated on the motion to dismiss and held the motion in abeyance pending the complainant’s witnesses testifying.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The jury, which consisted of four men and two women, deliberated for one day before returning the verdicts, the DCJ said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
After the jury deliberated for three days, Hall was convicted of Hanlon’s rape and murder in October 2007.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The jury deliberated for about four hours and 45 minutes and asked for access to several video exhibits.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
The jury deliberated for about two hours Thursday, Monroe County Assistant State Attorney Colleen Dunne, who leads the office’s major-crimes unit, told the Miami Herald in a text.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The jury had deliberated for nearly nine hours across two days before reaching a verdict.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The jury deliberated for just seven hours before returning the verdict.
—Rachel Wolf , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Jurors deliberated for about four hours.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The jury, which consisted of four men and two women, deliberated for one day before returning the verdicts, the DCJ said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
After the jury deliberated for three days, Hall was convicted of Hanlon’s rape and murder in October 2007.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
The jury deliberated for about four hours and 45 minutes and asked for access to several video exhibits.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
The jury deliberated for about two hours Thursday, Monroe County Assistant State Attorney Colleen Dunne, who leads the office’s major-crimes unit, told the Miami Herald in a text.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The jury had deliberated for nearly nine hours across two days before reaching a verdict.
—CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The jury deliberated for just seven hours before returning the verdict.
—Rachel Wolf , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Jurors deliberated for about four hours.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberated
Verb
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Moe pondered this for half a second.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Royals pondered whether to non-tender India this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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After the episode in Miami, Thomson benched Castellanos for a game; the Phillies debated a suspension because Castellanos had violated a Major League Baseball rule by having an open container of alcohol in the dugout during a game.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Inside the private room of a Country Club Plaza steakhouse, top officials from the England national team contemplated their World Cup future.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani will remain the Dodgers’ leadoff hitter, and Roberts has contemplated slotting Smith down to fifth to fit Tucker into the top third of the order.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Making her first appearance at Europe’s preeminent security summit since being elected to Congress in 2018, Ocasio-Cortez participated in multiple panel discussions, in what was widely considered to be a strategic effort to increase her political profile.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Feb. 2026
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That designation means using or being exposed to the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the risk of serious injury is considered low.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The actor's Club Cumming was seriously entertained one night with the help of some high-profile guests.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Researchers have studied the power of quantum computers using traditional complexity theory for decades.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That same year, Andrew's nephew, a then-17-year-old Prince Harry, was questioned by police about underage drinking and cannabis use, but he was never arrested or charged.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Some have questioned if the law will truly guarantee the liberty of ex-detainees.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Those expectations would have weighed heavily on most first-year players, even before considering Watkins’ shadow looming over all the proceedings.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The lows, on and off the field, weighed much heavier than the limited highs for the Phillies.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Deliberated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberated. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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