DELIBERATING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

deliberating

verb

present participle of deliberate

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 Jurors began deliberating on Monday afternoon in the guilt-innocence phase of the trial. — Star-Telegram Staff. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026 The jury returned guilty verdicts after deliberating for less than two hours, according to the Webb County District Attorney's Office. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Mark Williams asked the judge Friday morning to give an Allen charge, urging the jurors to continue deliberating. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The jury in that trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge related to Mann and a mistrial was declared, as one juror refused to continue deliberating amid hostilities among their fellow jurors. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026 The jury began deliberating Wednesday morning. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 June 2026 Yes, the third branch of the US government just spent its time deliberating a legal question about our humble, underfollowed CEFs. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The jury started deliberating on Thursday after a nine-day trial. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Upon taking office, Lee assembled a working group of regional officials that — after deliberating in private — recommended a strong-mayor model for Oakland. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

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Other states could soon follow — including New York, which is pondering a similar bill — in a domino effect that could completely derail the automaker’s current trajectory.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of pondering

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With a new album out this summer—her first in a decade—Madonna’s reemergence on the pop scene has left many of us contemplating her ultimate place in its firmament.

— Alex Frank, Vogue, 2 July 2026
The embarrassing episode also amplified questions about whether, in fact, Alito is contemplating retirement, a possibility some court watchers had already been discussing.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Definition of contemplating

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The past month showed an industry racing to build for that projection while still debating its most basic assumptions.

— Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Unlike basketball or baseball, pro football is far from the point where regular-season contests become meaningless, but that hasn’t stopped its fans from debating whether the NFL is sapping some of the magic that comes from football’s scarcity.

— Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of debating

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Along with zoning rules, the city is considering changes to regulations governing water use, noise, and economic development agreements.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
As countries continue investing in medical infrastructure, aesthetic innovation and services for international patients, travelers have more options than ever before when considering where to seek aesthetic care.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of considering

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Plates and plumes The problem with studying the formation of continents is that the geological evidence of this process is almost gone.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
The robot was shown footage of professional footballers performing drills and movements, studying the mechanics of the sport the way a player might review game tape.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of studying

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Blurring the boundaries between reality and delusion, psychological horror explores the mind in all its complexity, often leaving audiences questioning their own perceptions.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
As the collection makes clear, Aviv prefers restless questioning to closure or complacency.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of questioning

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Lawmakers are also weighing a Russia sanctions bill that Graham championed, with some Republicans pushing to rename the bill in his honor and advance it this week.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 July 2026
For families weighing whether to book a mobile dog wash & grooming appointment or drop their pup at a salon, the stakes are real.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

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