1
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
the judge made a deliberate decision to impose the maximum sentence
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2
as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a deliberate act of vandalism that should not go unpunished
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as in to contemplate
to give serious and careful thought to
the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict
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Recent Examples of deliberate
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
But at a time when misinformation spreads rapidly and media credibility is under siege, news organizations must take deliberate steps to reinforce their value.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The jurors deliberated for eight days and were split 11 to 1, with just one juror believing Jeffrey Ferguson was not guilty, according to ABC7, the Los Angeles Times and CBS News.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Others practice deliberate recombination, taking elements from multiple real-life incidents and shuffling them like cards until a new pattern emerges.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
But at a time when misinformation spreads rapidly and media credibility is under siege, news organizations must take deliberate steps to reinforce their value.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Board votes in open session for ‘transparency’ The board deliberated for roughly 10 minutes before voting unanimously to affirm the director’s recommendation and keep the book in the children’s section, to applause from the audience.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 26 Feb. 2025
The jurors deliberated for eight days and were split 11 to 1, with just one juror believing Jeffrey Ferguson was not guilty, according to ABC7, the Los Angeles Times and CBS News.
—Laura Barcella, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberate
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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The average airline passenger likely isn’t very conscious of an airline’s design, although many could probably pick out Spirit Airlines’ bright yellow planes, or the animal tails of Frontier, or the globe of United, or American’s eagle.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Your subconscious mind processes thousands of data points your conscious mind doesn't register.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies in Europe are contemplating stepping up their financial aid in the wake of statements by U.S. President Donald Trump that Europe must take care of its own security.—
DAVID McHUGH,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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State officials in Texas and elsewhere are contemplating their own legislation on the issue.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Success often favors those who take calculated risks with a clear vision, adaptable strategy and relentless execution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Schneider wants to take calculated risks in free agency, but that can be tough to do when Seattle is one of many teams needing interior offensive upgrades.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Supportive housing is permanent, affordable housing combined with voluntary support services to address the underlying issues that prevent some people from maintaining stable housing.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Already, the Department of Education is moving forward with a proposal to get rid of nearly half its workforce, the Department of Veterans Affairs is targeting a reduction of 80,000 employees and the Social Security Administration has offered voluntary buyouts ahead of a reduction in force.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Fans took to the comments to both praise and ponder Trainor's new look.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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For the six years between the two boys’ deaths, James, too, was pondering suicide—Vincent’s, and then, at some point, his own.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bean also faces a charge of injury to a child with intentional bodily injury.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
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To be truly intentional in your healing process, focus on understanding, not winning or being right.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The principals often debate various courses of action and present it to the president for a final decision.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The measure, which also aims to increase child care availability and capacity, is now being debated in a state Senate committee.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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