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
In their verdict after about three hours of deliberating, the jurors found the hate-crime enhancement false.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The plaintiffs’ attorneys want assurance from the judge that jurors will only be asked to decide whether Xcel was responsible for the entire Marshall fire rather than deliberating whether the utility is to blame for damage or destruction at every specific property involved in the lawsuit.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Just as Booth was deliberating about his dysfunctional dilemma, Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke — the son of owner Stan Kroenke — was secretly finalizing the family’s choice that was years in the making.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The court requires 12 deliberating jurors and four alternates.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Ye said her company was planning to suspend shipments to the US and still deliberating whether to give up on the US market entirely.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
After deliberating for almost two hours, the jury Friday found Bishop guilty of all charges except stalking.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
At least one deliberating juror from the first trial submitted an affidavit to the court detailing reasonable fear for the safety of their family should the list of jurors be made available to the public.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
What To Know The International Seabed Authority (ISA), which was created by the UN in 1982, is currently deliberating over rules that would regulate international deep-sea mining.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The plaintiffs’ attorneys want assurance from the judge that jurors will only be asked to decide whether Xcel was responsible for the entire Marshall fire rather than deliberating whether the utility is to blame for damage or destruction at every specific property involved in the lawsuit.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
Just as Booth was deliberating about his dysfunctional dilemma, Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke — the son of owner Stan Kroenke — was secretly finalizing the family’s choice that was years in the making.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The court requires 12 deliberating jurors and four alternates.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Ye said her company was planning to suspend shipments to the US and still deliberating whether to give up on the US market entirely.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
After deliberating for almost two hours, the jury Friday found Bishop guilty of all charges except stalking.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
At least one deliberating juror from the first trial submitted an affidavit to the court detailing reasonable fear for the safety of their family should the list of jurors be made available to the public.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
What To Know The International Seabed Authority (ISA), which was created by the UN in 1982, is currently deliberating over rules that would regulate international deep-sea mining.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
Verb
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The Revival Act has left some pondering what the endgame looks like for Zuffa.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Turns out Stephano was pondering beltmaking too, leading the two to partner on a new business venture creating small-batch leather pieces and metal accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the San Francisco 49ers were contemplating drafting Mac Jones in 2021, the then-Alabama quarterback might have daydreamed about running an offense that included George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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While vocal over the years about his aversion to sell, take on a business partner or publicly list the company, rumors about Armani contemplating forming a foundation first emerged in 2012.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even the assassination of political figures is not the same thing as just being shot in the throat for the crime of debating issues in the public square.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2025
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If your current TikTok feed is full of Gen-Z and millennial users debating short nails verses long-almond nail shape nails, rest assured that burgundy nails work with either camp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, this percentage increases to 45% when considering data from the last 3 years instead of 5.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To create the new surface—which the FDA categorizes differently from other breast implants on the market—Motiva partnered with scientists studying nanotechnology’s role in breast implant surface design at the University of Manchester in England.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Acting was a career shift for Tillman, who was a pre-med student in college studying to be an orthopedic surgeon.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the New York Times, this individual was the second person detained and later released by law enforcement authorities after questioning.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead, the Prime Minister’s absence has left British Jews questioning whether this government is serious about confronting the hatred consuming our country.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Around the same time, Mark Twain spent weeks at a time at the estate, soaking in the New England scenery and entertaining other houseguests with readings from Huckleberry Finn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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With that in mind, colorful cookware makes entertaining a breeze, as these pieces can go straight from the oven or stovetop to the table.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 225 pounds, Dillon has built a reputation as a hard-hitting, shot-blocking shutdown blueliner who has remained durable despite his physical playing style.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The central young star, or protostar, weighing as much as 10 of our suns, is located 15,000 light-years away in the outer reaches of our galaxy.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Deliberating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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