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as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision
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as in discussion
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
there was a great deal of deliberation among the representatives about the wording of the public statement
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Recent Examples of deliberation
This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Governing is a long and laborious process, requiring study, deliberation and the weighing of competing forces.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Nugent, using her power as president pro tempore to vote on any City Council panel, cast meaningful votes during critical Finance Committee budget deliberations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Trump’s relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is just as volatile, ranging from verbal fistfights in the Oval Office to respectful deliberation.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Governing is a long and laborious process, requiring study, deliberation and the weighing of competing forces.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Nugent, using her power as president pro tempore to vote on any City Council panel, cast meaningful votes during critical Finance Committee budget deliberations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Trump’s relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is just as volatile, ranging from verbal fistfights in the Oval Office to respectful deliberation.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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In the past two decades, much of the often spirited discussion has centered on Michael Jordan and four-time league MVP LeBron James.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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As an iconic component of downtown infrastructure, the skyway network cannot be separated from broader discussions about the revitalization of downtown.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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With every passing week, Trump breaks a norm, tests a law or enters a new conflict without proper consultation with Congress or respect for the Constitution.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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An echoless masterpiece, it was designed after consultation with an A-List of experts, ranging from Bruce Springsteen to Harry Styles.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ben Jones does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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