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

The draft rules would require more documentation from parents who are homeless or unemployed, the people familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

The draft rules would require more documentation from parents who are homeless or unemployed, the people familiar with the deliberations told the Associated Press. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Both, however, are highly unlikely to be dealt, said a source who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing deliberations. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Colin Gray, 55, was convicted in March on 27 counts, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and cruelty to children after less than two hours of deliberations. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Jurors reached their verdicts in January following eight days of deliberations. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Ashley Benefield sentenced in 'Black Swan murder' case Ashley was charged with second-degree murder but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter after nearly seven hours of deliberations. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

The Chinese optical transceivers firm has started to gauge interest from investors, and details such as size and timing may change while deliberations are ongoing, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Homer depicts a strange and troubling world, in which human existence is continuously subject to the deliberations and whims of deities who have motives of their own. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026