1
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
They’re expected to begin their deliberations Monday.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Amid the uncertainty, some lawmakers are calling for immediate deliberation on the Senate floor before determining next steps.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
Israel was notified in advance of the strikes, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
—Sara Braun, Fortune, 22 June 2025
The jury of six men and six women declared themselves at an impasse after multiple days of deliberation, unable to reach a unanimous verdict on all three charges.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2025
Amid the uncertainty, some lawmakers are calling for immediate deliberation on the Senate floor before determining next steps.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
Israel was notified in advance of the strikes, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
—Sara Braun, Fortune, 22 June 2025
The jury of six men and six women declared themselves at an impasse after multiple days of deliberation, unable to reach a unanimous verdict on all three charges.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
Noun
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Performance impacts are a consideration too, including physiological and mental impacts for athletes competing in extreme heat or experiencing long breaks during play.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Based on public feedback and the survey that closed June 17, Baird-Spencer said, the top three alternatives are expected to be presented to the City Council for consideration.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
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The discussion later in this article reviews many, but far from all, of the tax changes contained in the BBB.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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According to the company, over 60% of users who complete a consultation go on to purchase a product.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Guests first participate in a one-hour consultation so staff can determine programs tailored to each individual person.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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The legislation now moves to 20 hours of marathon debate, evenly divided between both parties, with Democrats expected to use their full allotment while Republicans plan to use only a few hours.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer forced the bill to be read on the floor in its entirety late Saturday, which has pushed back debate on the bill by more than 12 hours.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health.—
Jariel Arvin,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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In The Permanente Medical Group, virtual specialty consults like these resolved 40% of cases immediately without the need for additional visits.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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