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
The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Court records say that jurors asked to see the rap lyrics twice during deliberations over Broadnax's punishment and delivered their verdict the same day.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The deliberations come as Spirit works through a Chapter 11 restructuring after filing for bankruptcy protection amid mounting losses and debt.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
After a half-hour of deliberations, both networks decided their parties would go on.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Considering Jaquez would be eligible for a package north of $200 million, the Heat’s trade deliberations with the runner-up for 2026 NBA Sixth Man of the Year likely will come down to their long-view projections.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Court records say that jurors asked to see the rap lyrics twice during deliberations over Broadnax's punishment and delivered their verdict the same day.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The deliberations come as Spirit works through a Chapter 11 restructuring after filing for bankruptcy protection amid mounting losses and debt.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
Noun
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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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These considerations center on orbital dynamics.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Because debates, facts, and accountability cut through the packaging every single time.—
Heather Somers,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The debates were a nod to the foundation on which Turning Point was built.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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But data-sharing concerns prompted Zimbabwe to abandon talks this year over a similar deal to Ghana’s, and led a Kenyan court to suspend implementation of an agreement between Washington and Nairobi.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mixed results came on a day of rising oil prices and elevated gas prices, amid reports that Iran war peace talks have reached an impasse.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 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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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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