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
Following nearly five hours of public commentary and heated deliberation, a narrow majority of the Vista City Council approved a resolution early Wednesday placing restrictions on immigration enforcement in the city.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The decision came during an executive session at a meeting in May 2023, with no details of the deliberations, state records show.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
The four-hour deliberation period included a takeout Jimmy John’s lunch and a smoke break.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
The jury found 59-year-old Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate after just two hours of deliberation.
—Richard Hall, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
The decision came during an executive session at a meeting in May 2023, with no details of the deliberations, state records show.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
The four-hour deliberation period included a takeout Jimmy John’s lunch and a smoke break.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2025
The jury found 59-year-old Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate after just two hours of deliberation.
—Richard Hall, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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The recommendation will now go to the Louisville Metro Council for its consideration.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Things to Consider While Ezekiel bread is a healthy bread choice, there are some considerations to take into account for certain people.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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While what kind of crust a Key Lime pie should have is often up for discussion, there’s no debate as heated as what should top the tangy pie.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Near the end of the day, Haag gathered her students for their usual wrap-up discussion.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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Feedback from supporters is being digested and, over the next few months, further consultation with the Fan Advisory Board and other fans’ groups is anticipated.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The drones that landed in Poland were not believed to be armed, but nonetheless, spurred Warsaw to trigger Article 4 emergency consultations with NATO members.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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That leaves places such as Apache County in limbo in a debate centered over keeping government fully operational at existing funding levels and revising health insurance coverage for poor and working-class Americans.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Long history of policy changes Police chases in Milwaukee have been a frequent topic of debate in the city, and the policy dictating them is intertwined with the city's reckless driving issues.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ernest Freeberg 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.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Jack McNamara 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.—
Jack McNamara,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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