as in pondering
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 deliberating
The jury spent four hours deliberating on Thursday and two hours on Wednesday.
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Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
After deliberating for less than 30 minutes, a jury found a Milwaukee man guilty of killing a convenience store worker in October 2024.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
And the Senate is deliberating over the passage of a broader bill that governs crypto market structure and includes text about which federal agencies will regulate which classes of crypto assets.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of shooting and killing a Black woman in her home.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury reached its verdict Tuesday morning after three days of deliberating.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas and Missouri have already passed new maps; Indiana's lawmakers are deliberating whether to pursue redistricting.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Snitker said that after deliberating on his choice and meeting with team officials this week, the decision was made not to return.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In August 2024, per The New York Times, a jury convicted Lorincz of manslaughter after deliberating for only two hours.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Gary Grumbach, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
After deliberating for less than 30 minutes, a jury found a Milwaukee man guilty of killing a convenience store worker in October 2024.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
And the Senate is deliberating over the passage of a broader bill that governs crypto market structure and includes text about which federal agencies will regulate which classes of crypto assets.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury began deliberating Tuesday in the trial of a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of shooting and killing a Black woman in her home.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The jury reached its verdict Tuesday morning after three days of deliberating.
—Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas and Missouri have already passed new maps; Indiana's lawmakers are deliberating whether to pursue redistricting.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
However, Snitker said that after deliberating on his choice and meeting with team officials this week, the decision was made not to return.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
In August 2024, per The New York Times, a jury convicted Lorincz of manslaughter after deliberating for only two hours.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
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In this bleak economic environment, professionals who have lost their jobs as a result of AI are likely pondering what their next career move should be; whether to transition into a new industry or profession, or how to beef up their arsenal of skills.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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All the activity on his street Sunday left Smith pondering whether anyone’s safe these days.—
Robb Murray,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, back after a couple of college visits with my teenager, and contemplating this story over my coffee.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Why did Tara spend hundreds of days contemplating Thomas, hair styles, loneliness?—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At a conference in 1969, when other physicists were debating the very existence of gravitational waves, Weber presented evidence supporting their direct detection.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
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In this Club Check-in, CNBC's Paulina Likos and Zev Fima break down big tech's massive artificial intelligence spending spree — debating whether these billion-dollar bets will drive long-term cost savings or weigh on near-term returns.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most teams could use a hitter like Schwarber in the lineup, especially considering how valuable slugging has become in the modern era.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Magistrate Judge Reagan Jameson, who handed down the sentence, noted that the defense and prosecution teams felt the plea deal was the best conclusion to come to, considering the jury could not come to a unanimous decision.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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How Palestinian students adapted to studying in a genocide.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mice are often used as models for studying neurological disorders, cancers, and vaccines because of their genetic similarity to humans.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Talks continue with Ellison, who is looking to buy the whole company, although WBD is also entertaining offers for parts.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, the main living area, featuring one of over four fireplaces throughout the hilltop retreat, provides the perfect setting for entertaining.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague, Bill Sterling (Sikora), and co-workers questioning her worth.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Just a few months ago, McKenna was weighing the two schools against each other, the Spartans finishing as runners-up in his historic recruiting war.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lawmakers are still weighing the costs to the state of doing so and have yet to decide on an approach, House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Deliberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberating. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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