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
Was the trader just lucky or privy to classified government deliberations?
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Bobby Allyn, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nugent, using her power as president pro tempore to vote on any City Council panel, cast meaningful votes during critical Finance Committee budget deliberations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
But the National Academies’ vetting process flagged and removed them before deliberations began.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Jury questions look to be key in appeal During deliberations, jurors asked if Dugan needed to know the identity of the person the agents were seeking to be convicted.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Prosecutors want a retrial An alternate juror was present Monday when deliberations resumed because one juror was dismissed due to travel plans.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Federal health officials are weighing vaccine guidance that would encourage parents to talk to a doctor to make decisions for most shots, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal deliberations.
—Lena H. Sun, Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
The verdict comes after the jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the high-profile civil case.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Bobby Allyn, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nugent, using her power as president pro tempore to vote on any City Council panel, cast meaningful votes during critical Finance Committee budget deliberations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
But the National Academies’ vetting process flagged and removed them before deliberations began.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Jury questions look to be key in appeal During deliberations, jurors asked if Dugan needed to know the identity of the person the agents were seeking to be convicted.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Prosecutors want a retrial An alternate juror was present Monday when deliberations resumed because one juror was dismissed due to travel plans.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Federal health officials are weighing vaccine guidance that would encourage parents to talk to a doctor to make decisions for most shots, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal deliberations.
—Lena H. Sun, Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
The verdict comes after the jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the high-profile civil case.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
Noun
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Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, in her car.—
Ben Jones,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mindful debates can nourish open communication.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
Orlando Matos,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Sometimes, that means a staff member sits near the enclosure and talks to them or reads a book to them.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The organization puts on talks and networking events for women of color in Sacramento, and solicits sponsorships from companies like AT&T and the California Faculty Association.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for the memorable child role in The Exorcist as Regan, a young girl possessed by a demon whose mother Chris (Ellen Burstyn) consults with Catholic priests on removing the entity.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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