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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
Russell was convicted following a 30-day trial and several hours of deliberations.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Found guilty last December in his fraud and money-laundering trial after just a few hours of deliberation by a New York City jury, Rinsch is facing a decade or more behind bars under federal sentencing guidelines.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 May 2026
As budget deliberations in Tallahassee unfolded, there was no word about the money’s status.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Terrie Ann Gray, 49, was found guilty after just five minutes of deliberation on charges of first-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to a juvenile in the death of Athena Rose Denise Miller, according to a press release issued by the Vernon Parish District Attorney’s Office.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Found guilty last December in his fraud and money-laundering trial after just a few hours of deliberation by a New York City jury, Rinsch is facing a decade or more behind bars under federal sentencing guidelines.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 May 2026
As budget deliberations in Tallahassee unfolded, there was no word about the money’s status.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Terrie Ann Gray, 49, was found guilty after just five minutes of deliberation on charges of first-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to a juvenile in the death of Athena Rose Denise Miller, according to a press release issued by the Vernon Parish District Attorney’s Office.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Beyond the practical considerations like stadium sites and financing, experts say the MLB will also examine cities’ demographics and corporate presence.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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That’s becoming a more expensive consideration because AI tabs are starting to rack up.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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There have also been discussions around an investment fund for Iran that would provide billions of dollars for reconstruction once a final deal is reached.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Still, events like the Seoul runway show demonstrate how robotics is increasingly being presented not just as an industrial technology, but as part of broader discussions about culture, design, entertainment, and daily life.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Kansas City’s plan was the product of three years of preparations, research and consultations from 118 residents and human rights organizations and business support professionals, according to KC2026.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Americans are, by far, the most likely to skip medications, treatments, tests, and consultations due to costs.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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The food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and agribusiness lobbies do not need to defeat MAHA in public debate.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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What the candidates have said about affordability The candidates offered their ideas for making California more affordable during debates in April and May as well as on their websites.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Alex Schwartz 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.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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