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
The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Equity Council meets next Tuesday, and a further update to members following their deliberations will follow.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The defense attorneys also argued in their motion that the KCRA interviews revealed jurors used unknown devices during deliberations to create still-images of the security video admitted as evidence and compared the suspect’s shoes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Previously unseen footage from the deliberations between Ace, Nic and Taylor showed that Ace and Taylor were both on the same page about Jeremiah needing to go home, while Nic was vocal in his support of Jeremiah getting another chance.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Navarro pointed to Bolton’s description of deliberations on how to address Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela; his description of negotiations with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un; and his recounting of what NATO allies said behind closed doors.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Members of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission continued deliberations Thursday on Xcel’s proposal that includes replacing the power from coal plants that are being phased out as well as providing the large volumes of electricity that a boom in data center construction would require.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
However, if the board is simply trying to freeze one director out of general board deliberations, then the HOA has a problem.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Equity Council meets next Tuesday, and a further update to members following their deliberations will follow.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
The defense attorneys also argued in their motion that the KCRA interviews revealed jurors used unknown devices during deliberations to create still-images of the security video admitted as evidence and compared the suspect’s shoes.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Previously unseen footage from the deliberations between Ace, Nic and Taylor showed that Ace and Taylor were both on the same page about Jeremiah needing to go home, while Nic was vocal in his support of Jeremiah getting another chance.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Navarro pointed to Bolton’s description of deliberations on how to address Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela; his description of negotiations with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un; and his recounting of what NATO allies said behind closed doors.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Members of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission continued deliberations Thursday on Xcel’s proposal that includes replacing the power from coal plants that are being phased out as well as providing the large volumes of electricity that a boom in data center construction would require.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
However, if the board is simply trying to freeze one director out of general board deliberations, then the HOA has a problem.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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Immigration and confidence are two major considerations for David Doyle, Macquarie’s head of economics.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In their permit applications, companies cite this reality, often listing financial considerations as the reason for seeking exemptions, Oilfield Witness found.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The discussions come in the wake of the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school last month that federal officials have said was carried out by a transgender shooter, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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These are the kinds of debates Evans and others behind the scenes at Leeds had to have this summer.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The survey, purportedly designed to influence Treasury consultations on remote gambling taxation, represents the latest salvo in the industry's campaign against regulatory tightening.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based in Nashville and working on projects across the country, the firm—which takes virtual consultations—brings its fresh style to new builds, renovations, and single or multiple room designs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s list, beyond Death, Grief and Bereavement, included talks on the basics of American Sign Language and autism spectrum distorders.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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