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
Both officials requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing internal deliberations.
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Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Tangent In the midst of jury deliberations, Neely’s father added another potential legal challenge for Penny.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Manhattan Supreme Court jury of seven women and five men got the case on Tuesday and made several requests during deliberations.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The jury made several other requests of the judge since entering deliberations.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The jury made several other requests to the judge since entering deliberations.
—Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
With 2025 budget deliberations approaching, officials were projecting massive shortfalls, and Macron’s ability to buy his way out of a tight spot was clearly constrained.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Weapons arriving after long deliberations in Washington have diminishing returns because conditions on the battlefield have changed, leading to preventable casualties and setbacks, according to soldiers and commanders on the ground.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Sarah El Deeb, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Over the first two days of deliberations, jurors sent several notes to the court requesting to review video evidence and rehear parts of the jury instructions and testimony during the trial.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Tangent In the midst of jury deliberations, Neely’s father added another potential legal challenge for Penny.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The Manhattan Supreme Court jury of seven women and five men got the case on Tuesday and made several requests during deliberations.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The jury made several other requests of the judge since entering deliberations.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The jury made several other requests to the judge since entering deliberations.
—Philip Marcelo The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
With 2025 budget deliberations approaching, officials were projecting massive shortfalls, and Macron’s ability to buy his way out of a tight spot was clearly constrained.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Weapons arriving after long deliberations in Washington have diminishing returns because conditions on the battlefield have changed, leading to preventable casualties and setbacks, according to soldiers and commanders on the ground.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberations
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The various levels are based on the number of users, AI chat messages per month, number of members in private groups and several other considerations.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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By embedding these considerations into their planning, businesses can address immediate AI needs while preparing for future demands.Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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While 83% of entrepreneurs agree that wealth should support family goals, only 26% have initiated meaningful discussions on wealth transfer.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Today, Emerging Fund finds itself as a co-investor in some of its portfolio companies with team owners, and some of its portfolio companies are in discussions to locate in stadium-adjacent real estate projects.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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This tier provides personalized consultations, relocation guides and resources, as well as workshops on mental wellness, self-care and cultural adjustment.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Specializing in credit card debt, Freedom Debt Relief can help clients get started without fees up front and offers free credit card debt relief consultations.Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Deliberations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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