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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
Inside Trump’s deliberations over the fate of Michael Waltz (The New York Times)
American veterans fighting in Ukraine struggle with the politics of abandonment (Military.com)
In Lithuania, 3 US soldiers found dead in an armored vehicle.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
While deliberations of the Council will be mostly behind closed doors, the Parliament uses a more open legislative process.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
My wife doesn’t have time for corporate politics or endless deliberation.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This was intended to be a an [sic] internal and private deliberation amongst high-level senior staff and sensitive information was discussed.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
While deliberations of the Council will be mostly behind closed doors, the Parliament uses a more open legislative process.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
My wife doesn’t have time for corporate politics or endless deliberation.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This was intended to be a an [sic] internal and private deliberation amongst high-level senior staff and sensitive information was discussed.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
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In an event where wind is not a consideration, Cathedral Catholic’s Jocelyn Gibson edged Patrick Henry’s Miriam Aguirre in the girls 1,600 at UC.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Addressing these ethical considerations will require engagement from not just developers but also policymakers and committees responsible for upholding responsible AI use companywide to ensure diverse perspectives are considered.—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Goldberg issued her warning amid a Hot Topics discussion breaking down actors Ike Barinholtz and Dax Shepard discussing on a recent podcast episode the appropriate age parents should stop appearing naked in front of their children.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The State Department said there are discussions about sending a more-extensive response to Myanmar with disaster experts monitoring the situation.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, ticket sales for the band Oasis' reunion tour led to widespread controversy, leaving thousands of fans infuriated and sparking a government consultation in the United Kingdom.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Davis was called for a foul on the last play of the game but after a consultation between the two officials – one of whom was Kantner – Kantner called off the foul and the game was over.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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While the mission aims to celebrate female pioneers in space exploration, Munn's comments have sparked a broader debate about the ethics and value of high-profile space tourism amid growing environmental concerns and economic inequality.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The broader debate over casualty accuracy intensified after an Israeli strike on March 23 killed 15 humanitarian workers, including a paramedic, according to the United Nations and the Palestinian Red Crescent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The recent trip for the derm consult proved to be good and my dog is to continue with his ASIT injections.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2024
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“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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