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 is expected to begin deliberating next week.
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Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Mediators, including Pakistan, have confirmed that Iran is still deliberating over the proposal and has issued its own counter‑conditions.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Washington state lawmakers are deliberating the Driver Privacy Act.
—Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
After deliberating for less than an hour, a jury convicted him of second-degree murder.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
After deliberating less than a day, the jury found that Meta violated New Mexico's consumer protection law and ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties.
—Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Jurors are still deliberating in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children.
—Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Jury members, who began deliberating Monday, found Meta violated New Mexico’s unfair practices act.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
This jury also struggled to reach a unanimous verdict and indicated it was deadlocked, but was sent back by the judge to continue deliberating.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Mediators, including Pakistan, have confirmed that Iran is still deliberating over the proposal and has issued its own counter‑conditions.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Washington state lawmakers are deliberating the Driver Privacy Act.
—Jess Reia, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
After deliberating for less than an hour, a jury convicted him of second-degree murder.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
After deliberating less than a day, the jury found that Meta violated New Mexico's consumer protection law and ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties.
—Diana Novak Jones, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Jurors are still deliberating in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold tech companies responsible for harms to children.
—Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Jury members, who began deliberating Monday, found Meta violated New Mexico’s unfair practices act.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
This jury also struggled to reach a unanimous verdict and indicated it was deadlocked, but was sent back by the judge to continue deliberating.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
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And maybe one of those records was… The bard of New England dares to get meaningful on this two-part song, which begins by pondering the mysteries of time and ends with a singalong ode to seasonal renewal.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Distracted ends with Bruner fretting over money and pondering options.—
Will Hermes,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Soaring gas prices would appear to have many Americans contemplating if now might be the time to add an EV, or possibly another, to the family fleet.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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After staring down 30, experiencing a career lull, and contemplating quitting music altogether, the singer staked her future in the industry on the fate of her fourth record.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The shows have been a talker online among fans and hip hop pundits, who are debating who will put on a better set.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Academics are studying the problem, and lawmakers are examining whether and how new legislation can help address the issue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have been studying these models on Earth since 2010 and have learned valuable information about our biology, such as how the body might respond to new medications or stressors.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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An adjacent nook offers space for a two-piece band, entertaining guests with live music both indoors and outside.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy redecorating and entertaining at home.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The individual is awaiting questioning by Ontario Police Department detectives who are en route.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Microsoft co-founder is scheduled for questioning on June 10, the source said.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Jackson County Legislature is currently weighing an ordinance that would set a 120-day moratorium on any land use applications that propose building a data center in county limits.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The underground excavation machine, weighing around 500 tons, is designed to dig vertical shafts through solid rock at depths previously difficult to reach using conventional mining techniques.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberating. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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