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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
Duffy said the trial, which included 11 defendants and 360 counts, took place over more than five months, ending with a marathon, month-long jury deliberation.
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorado is the only state in the country where someone who kills due to extreme recklessness receives the same sentence — life without parole — as someone who kills intentionally and after deliberation.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The memo suggests the council, which is scheduled to begin its budget deliberations Monday, May 4, with a week of department-by-department public hearings, use the library and rec center scenarios as a menu of options.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Not by the will of one, but by the deliberation of many, representing the living mosaic of the United States.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Colorado is the only state in the country where someone who kills due to extreme recklessness receives the same sentence — life without parole — as someone who kills intentionally and after deliberation.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The memo suggests the council, which is scheduled to begin its budget deliberations Monday, May 4, with a week of department-by-department public hearings, use the library and rec center scenarios as a menu of options.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Not by the will of one, but by the deliberation of many, representing the living mosaic of the United States.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Mustangs’ 200 free relay of Chloe Wool-Smith, Pang, Karolina Sangasy and Mia Walker clocked a consideration time for the CIF State meet next week.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Still, much of the public conversations around education centers on test scores and older students, leaving early childhood largely out of the discussion.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Through their discussions, and the essays and stories that they were assigned to write each week, Heidi came to know her students’ pain.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Personalized assessments typically begin with a one-on-one intake consultation on arrival.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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The debate was sponsored by The Denver Post, Denver7 and Colorado Public Radio, and the first question asked Bennet and Weiser to identify a policy position that separated them.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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Aditya Simha 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.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Clarity provides a digital workspace where students draft assignments and, when enabled by their teacher, consult approved AI tools for feedback along the way.—
TIME Contributors,
Time,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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