as in ponders
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 deliberates
The region is also gaining more executives as California deliberates over a 5% wealth tax on residents with a net worth exceeding $1 billion.
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Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
As long as each person is usually right and the community deliberates systematically on the basis of reason and evidence, the resulting consensus will be the best that can be achieved within the limits of current knowledge.
—Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The jury deliberates in private.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The peace prize committee deliberates in secret for months before coming up with a shortlist and narrowing it down to pick the winner.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The Ninth Circuit did not consider the strength of either side's legal argument, only issuing a stay to minimize harm while the court deliberates.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
As long as each person is usually right and the community deliberates systematically on the basis of reason and evidence, the resulting consensus will be the best that can be achieved within the limits of current knowledge.
—Micah Altman, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The jury deliberates in private.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The peace prize committee deliberates in secret for months before coming up with a shortlist and narrowing it down to pick the winner.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 9 Oct. 2025
The Ninth Circuit did not consider the strength of either side's legal argument, only issuing a stay to minimize harm while the court deliberates.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberates
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Expect a meditative film that ponders big issues with a poet-like touch.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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While Raspadori ponders whether to accept Roma’s offer and leave Atletico just six months after his move to Spain from Napoli, Gasperini has to make do-and-mend.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Across town, Geert contemplates his situation differently.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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The coaches’ employment contracts contained language that incorporates the league constitution and contemplates arbitration for disputes involving coaches and their teams.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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English considers that mindset both a blessing and a curse, maybe even something that occasionally holds Yuran back.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Along with its impressive shade range, MAC’s pencil has two more features Radow considers key.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to Fora advisor Amna Ismail, the museum entertains guests of all ages with its collection of over 33 million specimens and artifacts.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Oscar-winning actress also sings, writes, entertains fans with her viral cooking videos, and helms the lifestyle empire Goop — valued at around $250 million.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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As of Tuesday, city staff confirmed both hotels have active liquor licenses and are able to serve alcohol as the council debates the renewal.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The trio also debates the long-term viability of MLS’ media rights, and the economic opportunity if the league were to dedicate more resources to selling players.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Kellie Delka stands just 5-foot-3 and weighs about 120 pounds.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The aircraft weighs nearly 11,000 pounds.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Deliberates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberates. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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