1
as in considerations
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 discussions
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 deliberations
The jury is expected to begin deliberations Tuesday morning.
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The official said on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
The delegates asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The case now heads to jury deliberations, which are scheduled to begin Thursday.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Under a tent in the central square of Tenejapa, some 2,000 people listened to the court’s deliberations.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Jurors found Jim Lee Murphy, 37, of Declo, not guilty of first-degree murder following deliberations that lasted about seven hours.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The official said on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations.
—Brian Melley, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
The delegates asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private.
—Salma El Wardany, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 28 Feb. 2026
The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The case now heads to jury deliberations, which are scheduled to begin Thursday.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Under a tent in the central square of Tenejapa, some 2,000 people listened to the court’s deliberations.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Jurors found Jim Lee Murphy, 37, of Declo, not guilty of first-degree murder following deliberations that lasted about seven hours.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the private considerations for the firing.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Florida made just two minor trades, both with the Minnesota Wild — sending veteran defenseman Jeff Petry and unspecified future considerations to Minnesota for forward Vinnie Hinostroza and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick (which could become a fifth-round pick).—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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In his talks with employees, Provost frequently cites those same Chinese manufacturers as an example for the kind of agility and efficiency Renault should aspire to, said the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions are private.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Certain discussions could unlock a smoother day.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bull-versus-bear debates usually take time to be resolved, but this is a positive development in favor of the bulls.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Dems love the soft sell One of the great debates within the Democratic Party right now is whether the average voter wants a middle ground, or a bold progressive agenda.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Local breastfeeding organizations may offer home visits or phone consultations at no charge.—
Deborah Skolnik,
Parents,
1 Mar. 2026
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Opitma Tax Relief and Anthem Tax Services both offer free initial consultations and base pricing on case complexity.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Amodei is in talks with Emil Michael, under-secretary of defense for research and engineering, in a last-ditch effort to reach an agreement on the terms governing the Pentagon's access to Anthropic's Claude models, the Times reported, citing anonymous sources with knowledge of the matter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The truce, signed in Qatar at the time, was followed by six days of talks in Istanbul, which resulted in an agreement to extend the truce and hold a third round of negotiations in November.—
SUZAN FRASER AND MUNIR AHMED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Alongside her team, this pioneering expert consults with the FBI to solve the most baffling and elusive cases.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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As an industry analyst, author Bob O’Donnell works and consults with a wide range of tech companies, including T-Mobile.—
Bob O'Donnell,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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