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
Molly and Thomas were tried in August 2017 and found guilty of second-degree murder following a four-hour deliberation by the jury, for which they were sentenced to 20 to 25 years in prison, according to CBS News.
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 May 2025
Others were more critical of the committee’s deliberations.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Jurors convicted a man Thursday in a Gary carjacker killing after more than three hours of deliberations.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
As such, the results of this list should not be used as the sole source of information for future deliberations.
—Time Staff, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 May 2025
Others were more critical of the committee’s deliberations.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Jurors convicted a man Thursday in a Gary carjacker killing after more than three hours of deliberations.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
As such, the results of this list should not be used as the sole source of information for future deliberations.
—Time Staff, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
Noun
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The top candidate, Clifford Levy, a deputy managing editor at the Times, withdrew his name from consideration.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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That these victims deserve our consideration, well wishes and financial support should not be controversial.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Just in time for Roland Garros, where the main draw begins May 25, ‘The Tennis Podcast’ is bringing its insightful analysis and engaging discussions to The Athletic Podcast Network.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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One of the best ways to understand the entire process is to schedule a consultation and review your finances with a professional.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The next consultation day is from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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There's no perfect model—in fact, these varying models have been in debate for years.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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At a time when in-depth articles or interviews are giving way to social media influencers reports, the place given to cultural debates becomes a fundamental issue.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Doctors admitted him to the hospital and ordered a neurology consult and imaging.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Anna Liotta, the author of Unlocking Generational CODES, speaks and consults with companies to navigate generational conflicts.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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