1
as in consideration
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 discussion
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 deliberation
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.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, there was actually some deliberation on who the best quarterback of the class actually was.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, there was actually some deliberation on who the best quarterback of the class actually was.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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Johnson’s dishonesty doesn’t even take into consideration the carnage from the homicides of yesteryear in the Windy City.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
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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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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Avelar started by reaching out to Melinda Farina from The Beauty Brokers, a consultation service that matches patients with the right plastic surgeon for them.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The debate may indeed seem frivolous and one of luxury to many, but come next May, MIA will take it up a notch.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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For better or worse, the richest have long been able to wrest stars from the less well-off; there is, though, a welcome debate to be had about how much PSR solidifies the status quo.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Colleen Tolan,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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At the first sign of trouble, the application would trigger a telemedicine consult.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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