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
With the defense case and jury deliberations still to come, the trial could last into early May.
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The ruling came after four days of jury deliberation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
In June, a mistrial was declared on the remaining third‑degree rape charge after a member of the jury refused to continue deliberations.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The decision arrives following a seven-week trial and four days of deliberations.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The ruling came after four days of jury deliberation.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
In June, a mistrial was declared on the remaining third‑degree rape charge after a member of the jury refused to continue deliberations.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The decision arrives following a seven-week trial and four days of deliberations.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
Noun
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There was Michael Govan, a true intellectual, Zen thinker, movie star handsome, and under consideration to run LACMA.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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The legislation establishing trade commissions with Germany and India, which passed the Senate this week, now goes to the House for consideration.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The negotiators discussed the Strait of Hormuz, Baghaei said, but did not mention discussion of nuclear weapons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If Ashley plays her cards just right, Ava could get her a consultation.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Through consultation with Native tribes, the exhibit highlights how the use of hunting tools evolved over time for the earliest residents of Douglas County.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The case gained national attention, generated thousands of tips, and sparked online theories and debates that continue even today.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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More than a century ago the rise of the player piano prompted strikingly similar debates about automation, artistry and fair compensation.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rich 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.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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