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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Still, at least some are already contemplating a return to their homeland.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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After months of rumors about the downtown location, in January the company confirmed plans to shut down its stores in DOCO and the Sunrise Mall — the struggling retail center in Citrus Heights where city officials are contemplating eminent domain.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Dec. 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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In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That research laid the foundation for studying blood-loss control.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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The concept was introduced in 2014 at UC Davis when a group of graduate students led by Ernst Oehninger was studying ways to prevent food waste.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Excess Throw Blankets Winter entertaining often includes bringing out additional throw blankets for guests and family to create a welcoming and cozy feel.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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The estate’s 16,500-square-foot mansion was built in 2012 with a laundry list of amenities for entertaining large groups.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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He was held for questioning for two days, but released without charges in connection to her death.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Roughly 20 parents spoke to the school board Thursday night questioning what would happen if Blanton closed.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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