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
The verdict comes after the jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the high-profile civil case.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
After much deliberation and a state-wide vote in 1958, the Arizona State College became Arizona State University.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Enacted in 1917, it is designed to ensure adequate deliberation in lawmaking.
—The Detroit News Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Local media, citing the court, reported the jurors stayed in the same hotel as police and prosecutors for the majority of their deliberations.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2025
After much deliberation and a state-wide vote in 1958, the Arizona State College became Arizona State University.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Enacted in 1917, it is designed to ensure adequate deliberation in lawmaking.
—The Detroit News Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
Local media, citing the court, reported the jurors stayed in the same hotel as police and prosecutors for the majority of their deliberations.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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System stability remains a key design consideration.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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March 20 — second 'funnel' deadline The second funnel deadline requires bills to advance further through the legislative process in order to remain eligible for consideration.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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But alongside discussion of the hottest AI startups and new breakthroughs, Goldman Sachs had to set the record straight on one question.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Which makes for interesting discussion, this week and beyond, when the selection committee convenes.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Oscar-winning actor attributed much of his weight-loss transformation to completely removing gluten, a protein found naturally in grains including wheat, rye and barley, from his diet with the consultation of his doctor.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ben Jones does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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