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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
Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
After a brief deliberation, Kobrya correctly guessed the trip’s cost at $9,537 and won his second prize of the day.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The verdict was returned about seven hours after jurors resumed deliberations following a long weekend recess.
—Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The six-member jury, which trudged through several delays and an almost three-week change of venue to Miami, reached a decision after only four hours of deliberations over two days.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
After a brief deliberation, Kobrya correctly guessed the trip’s cost at $9,537 and won his second prize of the day.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The verdict was returned about seven hours after jurors resumed deliberations following a long weekend recess.
—Corey J. Murray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The six-member jury, which trudged through several delays and an almost three-week change of venue to Miami, reached a decision after only four hours of deliberations over two days.
—Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
Noun
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Others are picking their retirement destination more strategically, weighing the cost of living, healthcare, and safety into consideration.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sustainability has been a key consideration for the facility, with lower-impact production technologies and energy-efficient machinery expected to reduce water and power usage.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2026
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The weather service considered a winter storm watch with potential blizzard conditions, but held off because confidence is not high enough to expect visibility cut to a quarter mile or less with only an inch or two of snow expected, according to its forecast discussion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some highlights from the discussion follow.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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International patients typically want predictable scheduling, clear pricing and a pathway that feels managed from the first consultation to the final follow-up.—
Connie Etemadi,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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As tech companies roll out platforms specifically designed for health care consultation, AI is rapidly becoming a key player in many people's medical decisions.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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The debate comes down, inescapably, to the question of alignment.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Six candidates were asked to participate in the March 24 debate, which is cosponsored by ABC7 Los Angeles and Univision.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Aria Gastón-Panthaki 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.—
Andres Bustamante,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Daya has a private practice in Los Angeles and consults with athletes in a wide range of sports from youth to professional, as well as business leaders, doctors, and musicians.—
Daya Grant,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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