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
After deliberations that stretched out over two meetings this week, Milpitas City Council narrowly voted Friday to ask Councilmember Evelyn Chua to apologize for an incident that nearly broke state law and allegedly breached several city codes.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
In August, however, the hard-liners began to win out, according to someone with knowledge of the Administration’s internal deliberations.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
While the United States walked out of April’s deliberations over a draft agreement, Russia and Saudi Arabia joined in its dissent at the time by voting against the measure.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Zimmerman argued the jurors comparing those images is the most prejudicial issue in terms of the misconduct during deliberations.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Their conversations coincided with fraught union deliberations and concerns that negotiations and a reduction in bus services might ultimately alert union members to potential red flags with the agency's finances.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The six-person jury in the civil case began deliberations Thursday afternoon.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The delay follows a month of deliberations after the city council suspended the ordinance to amend it to remove diversity, equity and inclusion language.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
His conviction was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court determined a juror had been improperly dismissed during deliberations.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
In August, however, the hard-liners began to win out, according to someone with knowledge of the Administration’s internal deliberations.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
While the United States walked out of April’s deliberations over a draft agreement, Russia and Saudi Arabia joined in its dissent at the time by voting against the measure.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Zimmerman argued the jurors comparing those images is the most prejudicial issue in terms of the misconduct during deliberations.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Their conversations coincided with fraught union deliberations and concerns that negotiations and a reduction in bus services might ultimately alert union members to potential red flags with the agency's finances.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The six-person jury in the civil case began deliberations Thursday afternoon.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The delay follows a month of deliberations after the city council suspended the ordinance to amend it to remove diversity, equity and inclusion language.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2025
His conviction was overturned in 2024 after an appeals court determined a juror had been improperly dismissed during deliberations.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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But Deacon dismissed security considerations over Chinese applicants.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That means adding manufacturability metrics and lifecycle considerations into the AI’s goal, not treating them as an afterthought.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone‘s critics and reporters.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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After trading superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Cowboys have extra draft capital to work with in trade discussions.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Provenance debates burn hot, then cool, as audiences standardize on value.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most commonsense Americans understand that there is no reason paying America's warriors should be held hostage to arcane debates over housing policy.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In instances of severe infestation, insecticides or professional consultations are also recommended.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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The company also maintains a permanent outpost in London and offers virtual consultations.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Although nothing is imminent, club sources say the hierarchy are keen to find a successor and have held talks with a number of candidates.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Carney said his government remains ready to continue talks to reduce tariffs in certain sectors.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 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
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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 28 Oct. 2025.
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