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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 should begin deliberations after closing arguments on Tuesday.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The jury began deliberations on Thursday morning.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The memo suggests the council, which is scheduled to begin its budget deliberations Monday, May 4, with a week of department-by-department public hearings, use the library and rec center scenarios as a menu of options.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
At that point, jurors could begin deliberations on whether Horner will be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
The jury began deliberations on Thursday morning.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
The memo suggests the council, which is scheduled to begin its budget deliberations Monday, May 4, with a week of department-by-department public hearings, use the library and rec center scenarios as a menu of options.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has put a bow on its final eligibility deliberations for the 2025-2026 Broadway season.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
At that point, jurors could begin deliberations on whether Horner will be sentenced to death or life in prison without parole.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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Reliever Trevor Richards reported for duty for the Chicago White Sox on Friday, three days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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As Mayor Todd Gloria has prepared his budget proposal for the next year, the city says its leadership has factored in a range of considerations for what to prioritize — including the results of a recent survey that led San Diego residents to give their own input.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Through their discussions, and the essays and stories that they were assigned to write each week, Heidi came to know her students’ pain.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The Taurus Sun forms a supportive sextile to Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication, giving negotiations, outreach, and practical discussions unusual traction.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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However, if recent debates are any indicators, this one could also become a showdown among the Democrat candidates calling out each other.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Her tenure included the COVID-19 pandemic, protests over policing and racial justice, explosive growth, contentious debates over transit and, most recently, criticism about public safety and transparency.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Medical consultations will begin with a comprehensive evaluation of data collected by the device and, when available, blood work and medical history, the company said in its release.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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For a more hands-on wellness experience, Zero George partners with Longevity Club, which offers individualized health consultations, Pilates, yoga, personal training, small group fitness classes, and holistic care, designed to support balance, resilience, and overall vitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the speaker of Iran’s parliament and one of the negotiators in past talks with the US in Pakistan, Mohammad Ghalibaf, warned Iranians of a hard road ahead in a series of audio messages posted by state media.—
Alejandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Raise a glass Corning CEO Wendell Weeks talks to CNBC's Katie Tarasov at Corning's cable factory in Hickory, North Carolina, on January 9, 2026.—
Davis Giangiulio,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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