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
But after deliberations and intense criticism for their plans to manufacture their own bottles, the Ellsworths accepted an offer from Bai Brands Vitaminwater investor Rohan Oza for $400,000 in exchange for a 25% stake in the business.
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Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, is handcuffed and escorted out of the room after jury deliberations at his trial at Barrow County Courthouse on March 3, 2026.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The facility would likely be in northern Spain, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private deliberations.
—Bloomberg, 17 Apr. 2026
With the defense case and jury deliberations still to come, the trial could last into early May.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
In June, a mistrial was declared on the remaining third‑degree rape charge after a member of the jury refused to continue deliberations.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The decision arrives following a seven-week trial and four days of deliberations.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
The trial lasted three weeks, but when the case went to the jury, on March 20th, deliberations took less than six hours.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Although Braddy’s age didn’t come up in their deliberations, the jurors acknowledged that had Braddy received the death penalty, the now 76-year-old would likely never be executed.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Katie Moore, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, is handcuffed and escorted out of the room after jury deliberations at his trial at Barrow County Courthouse on March 3, 2026.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The facility would likely be in northern Spain, said the people, who asked not to be named discussing private deliberations.
—Bloomberg, 17 Apr. 2026
With the defense case and jury deliberations still to come, the trial could last into early May.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
In June, a mistrial was declared on the remaining third‑degree rape charge after a member of the jury refused to continue deliberations.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The decision arrives following a seven-week trial and four days of deliberations.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026
The trial lasted three weeks, but when the case went to the jury, on March 20th, deliberations took less than six hours.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Although Braddy’s age didn’t come up in their deliberations, the jurors acknowledged that had Braddy received the death penalty, the now 76-year-old would likely never be executed.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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These considerations center on orbital dynamics.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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With the midterms approaching, certain primaries have reflected broader debates about whether the Party might consider cursing more, capitalizing tweets, going Dark Woke.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The centrist frequently votes for Democratic amendments during legislative debates but, in the end, often supports the final Republican bill.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Apr. 2026
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Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan, which has acted as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran, has urged both sides to sit down again for a new round of direct talks after brokering the first ceasefire agreement in Islamabad in early April.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Defense Minister Dong Jun are visiting Cambodia to hold talks with their counterparts, Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Defense Minister Tea Seiha.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lord tinkers and consults with a fellow mechanic on the phone, and the carburetor that appeared to be the culprit.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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