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
After deliberating for roughly 20 minutes, Presiding Commissioner Michael Ruff announced the panel’s decision.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The jury began deliberating Thursday.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The jury of six men and six women began deliberating Thursday.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Jurors are expected to start deliberating on Tuesday, the judge said.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
After months of deliberating over color schemes, guest lists, dress codes, and table decor for our big wedding weekend, the bridal shower feels like a breath of fresh air.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
The motion to disqualify Robinson, at this point an allegation, touches upon one of the defining characteristics of the Supreme Court — that discussions among judges when deliberating over decisions are confidential.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The jury in Brasser’s trial began deliberations Wednesday afternoon, only deliberating for about an hour.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
After deliberating for two hours on Monday and six hours on Thursday, the six-person jury — two men and four women — told the court they were deadlocked.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The jury began deliberating Thursday.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The jury of six men and six women began deliberating Thursday.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Jurors are expected to start deliberating on Tuesday, the judge said.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
After months of deliberating over color schemes, guest lists, dress codes, and table decor for our big wedding weekend, the bridal shower feels like a breath of fresh air.
—Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
The motion to disqualify Robinson, at this point an allegation, touches upon one of the defining characteristics of the Supreme Court — that discussions among judges when deliberating over decisions are confidential.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The jury in Brasser’s trial began deliberations Wednesday afternoon, only deliberating for about an hour.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
After deliberating for two hours on Monday and six hours on Thursday, the six-person jury — two men and four women — told the court they were deadlocked.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
Verb
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The many years spent pondering and preparing for a potential attack on Iran are the reason that the first days of the war were, for the most part, a bravura display of American power.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Anderson has been pondering it for a while.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kaplan said the sliver of land is the only available parcel in her district, and knew city staff was contemplating the location.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Throughout United Village, plans also call for a Bailey Nurseries garden greenspace, outdoor murals and additional public art, with longer-term plans contemplating an open-air pavilion that could double as an ice rink and outdoor market.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To think that some Filipinos were forever debating her looks!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Instead of openly debating and learning from experts or one another, students often remain on the defensive.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But then, that’s of little surprise considering its owner and founder is legendary chef Raymond Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Two community colleges were considering renaming centers named for Chavez — San Diego Community College’s Cesar Chavez Campus, a small tuition-free center in Barrio Logan, and Southwestern College’s student services center.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Remembering this period, Petzold went quiet for a moment, studying the air behind me as if someone might materialize there.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the time he was detained, Contreras was a freshman at Ellis Preparatory Academy in Marble Hill, a school that caters to older newcomers who want to continue studying and go to college.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Known for layered interiors infused with cinematic flair, Durham Ranch is quintessential Fulk—his distinctly Western take on Americana, elevated with chic accents and designed with entertaining in mind.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gleicher found Anja entertaining a table of cast and crew members, which included one of his patients.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the government calls these efforts inadequate, questioning Novo Nordisk’s ability to monitor drug safety and oversee its call centers on a broader scale.—
Austin Fast,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Chief among them was the June 2020 arrest of broker Gianluigi Torzi, who was held in the Vatican barracks for 10 days of questioning without charge or a judge’s warrant, and had his cellphones and laptop seized.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mettler-Toledo, which manufactures lab instruments and weighing technology, provides school expenses as part of its expatriate and international benefits package for some senior execs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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The European Union was weighing capping natural gas prices to curb a jump in electricity costs.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deliberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberating. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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