Synonyms of deliberations

deliberations

noun

plural of deliberation

1

as in considerations

a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something

gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• considerations
• debates
• studies
• accounts
• thoughts
• reflections
• contemplations
• advisements
• cogitations
• ruminations
• meditations
• introspections
• hesitations
• indecisions
• premeditations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• short shrifts

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discussions
• consultations
• debates
• talks
• consults
• conversations
• meetings
• conferences
• dialogues
• argumentations
• arguments
• parleys
• colloquies
• confabulations
• counsel
• palavers
• confabs
• councils
• negotiations
• back-and-forths
• consultancies
• seminars
• forums
• roundtables
• symposia
• give-and-takes
• discourses
• argy-bargies
• bull sessions
• chats
• disquisitions
• chat rooms
• skull sessions
• talkathons
• raps
• words
• pourparlers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deliberations

Once that juror felt comfortable convicting in the first degree, Feldman said, the deliberations were done and the jury notified the judge of its verdict. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

The American Medical Association’s (AMA) own deliberations on whether obesity should be considered a disease illustrate this clearly. — Max Moser, STAT, 9 July 2026

But OpenAI’s preparations for an initial public offering influenced the financial firm’s decision, said the people, who asked not to be identified describing internal deliberations. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

The statewide party may consider a range of options if Platner drops out, from a caucus to an internal election, a pop-up convention or more informal internal deliberations, according to political experts. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 8 July 2026

On Monday afternoon, the judge read the jury charge, giving the panel their instructions for deliberations, and attorneys for both sides made their closing arguments. — Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Its sessions are open to the public and its deliberations are broadcast. — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers have expressed interest in acquiring free agent forward LeBron James, a league source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations told The Athletic. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Replacing the lead in any show requires careful deliberations. — Katie North, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026