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
Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.
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Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.
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Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
In recent budget deliberations, the Office of Child and Youth Success was nearly cut from next fiscal year’s spending in an effort to confront the city’s projected $146 million deficit.
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Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberations expected to begin Monday afternoon.
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Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential visa deliberations.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
They are scheduled to return to resume deliberations on Tuesday morning.
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Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
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Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.
—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
In recent budget deliberations, the Office of Child and Youth Success was nearly cut from next fiscal year’s spending in an effort to confront the city’s projected $146 million deficit.
—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, with jury deliberations expected to begin Monday afternoon.
—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential visa deliberations.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
They are scheduled to return to resume deliberations on Tuesday morning.
—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 June 2026
Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.
—
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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Other practical considerations could complicate such an effort, such as how towns would make up for the millions of dollars in tax revenues that are currently paid on utility property.
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What to Plant with Dahlias Based on the above considerations, here are some suggestions that work well as companion plants for dahlias.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
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Lawmakers in Haiti, for example, have been known to pause parliamentary debates to watch Brazil play.
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Research grounded in social identity theory suggests that people frequently incorporate national attachment into their personal identity, which helps explain why debates about patriotism can feel deeply emotional rather than purely intellectual.
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On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.
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The analysts said recent talks between Japan and the Philippines over overlapping claims in their exclusive economic zones east of Taiwan may have been the impetus for the MSA mission east of Tawain.
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Any renewal of heavy fighting could threaten the broader diplomatic talks, since Iran has demanded that a full truce in Lebanon be part of any comprehensive deal.
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.
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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.
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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