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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
And local deliberations rarely compare the impact of solar farms to common agricultural practices, which can lead to runoff from fertilizers and herbicides, for example, or waste lagoons from concentrated animal feeding operations.
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Closing arguments remain scheduled for May 5, meaning jurors are still at least a week away from deliberations.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The decision hasn’t been finalized and key details — including investment size, production capacity and timing — are still being worked out and could change, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
The disconnect between what military planners are reportedly telling Congress in classified settings and what the Pentagon says publicly adds urgency to those deliberations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Closing arguments remain scheduled for May 5, meaning jurors are still at least a week away from deliberations.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The decision hasn’t been finalized and key details — including investment size, production capacity and timing — are still being worked out and could change, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
—William Wilkes, Bloomberg, 24 Apr. 2026
The disconnect between what military planners are reportedly telling Congress in classified settings and what the Pentagon says publicly adds urgency to those deliberations.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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The Cubs acquired Lopez from the Rockies for cash considerations Thursday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The proposal remains under consideration by the prime minister, who has expressed reservations regarding its overall magnitude.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan said the discussion for drafting a quarterback came up several times among their 13 picks from Thursday through Saturday, but the other option always won out in every instance.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Failing to win promotion in 2023-24, with such a significant wage budget, was a major disappointment for Leeds and Farke survived serious discussions at the top of the club about his potential sacking.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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This year, new creative partner Climate Spring will offer yet another dedicated meeting for each fellow with a Climate Spring development executive to provide development advice and consultation on their script.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Russian drone incursions last year prompted Poland to formally invoke NATO's Article 4, which initiates official consultations among allies regarding a direct security threat.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Neither Thurmond nor Villaraigosa qualified for the latest debate because of their low polling numbers.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mavra Javed 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.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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