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
With sales of Ray-Ban Meta frames taking hold, Facebook-owner Meta has suggested increasing annual capacity to 20 million units or more by the end of 2026, said the people, asking not to be named because the deliberations are private.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Was the trader just lucky or privy to classified government deliberations?
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Nugent, using her power as president pro tempore to vote on any City Council panel, cast meaningful votes during critical Finance Committee budget deliberations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
But the National Academies’ vetting process flagged and removed them before deliberations began.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
Jury questions look to be key in appeal During deliberations, jurors asked if Dugan needed to know the identity of the person the agents were seeking to be convicted.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Federal health officials are weighing vaccine guidance that would encourage parents to talk to a doctor to make decisions for most shots, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal deliberations.
—Lena H. Sun, Arkansas Online, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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Safety considerations vary by supplement and by individual health status.—
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Unfortunately for the newly stateless nine, MLB’s backstopping won’t include any cash considerations.—
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Others come during private discussions.—
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Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.—
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Goldman’s interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility amid debates over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.—
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The importance of information literacy has only grown with the rise of content generated by AI and large language models (LLMs), sparking new debates about reliability, accountability and correction.—
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
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The Marlins asked for him in trade talks with the Yankees about Cabrera last month.—
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Sudan peace talks resume in Cairo as the conflict between the army and Rapid Support Forces approaches the three-year mark since April 2023.—
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The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.—
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Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for the memorable child role in The Exorcist as Regan, a young girl possessed by a demon whose mother Chris (Ellen Burstyn) consults with Catholic priests on removing the entity.—
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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