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
But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Compromise being the coin of the realm in Philadelphia — not to mention a strong desire to get out of town — the Founders, in the very last days of their deliberations, settled upon a scheme where intermediaries chosen by the states — the presidential electors — would make the ultimate choice.
—Jerry Goldfeder, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
An administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the administration still supports the goals of its regulatory proposals.
—Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
If the jury does not reach a verdict today, while not confirmed, it is assumed that deliberations will continue on January 3rd.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With the end of testimony on Day 3 of the trial, the only items remaining were the closing arguments, instructions for the jury, and jury deliberations.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
According to an exclusive report from TV Deets, the jury’s decision was not reached quickly, with deliberations lasting over five hours.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Microsoft is ahead of many companies in its crypto deliberations.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Compromise being the coin of the realm in Philadelphia — not to mention a strong desire to get out of town — the Founders, in the very last days of their deliberations, settled upon a scheme where intermediaries chosen by the states — the presidential electors — would make the ultimate choice.
—Jerry Goldfeder, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
An administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the administration still supports the goals of its regulatory proposals.
—Collin Binkley and Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
If the jury does not reach a verdict today, while not confirmed, it is assumed that deliberations will continue on January 3rd.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With the end of testimony on Day 3 of the trial, the only items remaining were the closing arguments, instructions for the jury, and jury deliberations.
—Jim McGregor, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
According to an exclusive report from TV Deets, the jury’s decision was not reached quickly, with deliberations lasting over five hours.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Microsoft is ahead of many companies in its crypto deliberations.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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This sounds simple, but there are many considerations, including addressing risks such as bias and ethical issues.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Moreover, preserving open dialogue, ethical considerations, and collaboration will be vital as organizations navigate the balance between innovation and tradition.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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Governments and central banks around the world, from Washington to Zurich, are engaged in discussions about its role in national reserves.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Global Shift As bitcoin’s significance grows, discussions about its role in national reserves are emerging beyond the United States and Switzerland.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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