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
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Was it caused by a flaw in engineering or processing, or was this the result of deliberate sabotage?
—Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 May 2025
The last thing Vancouver would want is to take a long time deliberating on an ideal target, only for that coach to get scooped up by another club first.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Thompson was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, unlawful carrying of a handgun and a gun enhancement, but Senior Judge Kathleen Lang only had jurors deliberate on the murder charge.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
Was it caused by a flaw in engineering or processing, or was this the result of deliberate sabotage?
—Michael Petros, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Verb
Some expressed confidence in the number advantage, some deliberated their strategies and others expressed certainty that the gorilla would win.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 May 2025
The last thing Vancouver would want is to take a long time deliberating on an ideal target, only for that coach to get scooped up by another club first.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 30 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
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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
Adjective
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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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Liverpool’s ascent to becoming 2024-25 Premier League champions was more deliberate than dramatic, their path plotted with calculated precision by Arne Slot and his coaching staff, but there have been some big incidents along the way that have proved crucial.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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Velazquez, 24, signed a plea deal in March for voluntary manslaughter and a gun enhancement.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Asking this question encourages employees to pause and ponder.—
Rachel Pacheco,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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This could feel like a powerful release, so try your best to be intentional with your rituals.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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His collection, whether intentional or not, was a visual homage to ancestral African and Caribbean aesthetics, with natural materials and folkloric references woven into his designs.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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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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The use of fluoride in water has been debated elsewhere.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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