1
as in consideration
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something
gave the matter full deliberation before reaching a decision
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of deliberation
The jury will begin their deliberations Tuesday afternoon and decide Serafini’s fate.
—
Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
The jury returns to Manhattan court Wednesday to begin Day 3 of deliberations on the rapper's racketeering charge.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 July 2025
These issues were the focus of significant debate during both Senate and House deliberations over the bill.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 3 July 2025
The jury returned its full verdict on the third day of deliberations after reaching a partial verdict Tuesday and being ordered by the judge to continue deliberating.
—Kerry Breen
july 3, CBS News, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for deliberation
Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
The jury returns to Manhattan court Wednesday to begin Day 3 of deliberations on the rapper's racketeering charge.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 July 2025
These issues were the focus of significant debate during both Senate and House deliberations over the bill.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 3 July 2025
The jury returned its full verdict on the third day of deliberations after reaching a partial verdict Tuesday and being ordered by the judge to continue deliberating.
—Kerry Breen
july 3, CBS News, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for deliberation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberation
Noun
-
After careful consideration, the federal Court of International Trade, based in Manhattan, ruled on May 28 that Trump had exceeded his authority with the tariffs and ordered them lifted.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
-
Because of the break in scheduling — Triple-A and Double-A affiliates hold their All-Star breaks at the same time MLB does — there is some consideration as to whether Herrera will need more live at-bats before re-joining the team.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
The discussion later in this article reviews many, but far from all, of the tax changes contained in the BBB.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
-
Trade discussions usually pick up in the next few weeks around the upcoming draft and All-Star Game, and baseball operations president Erik Neander and his staff should have plenty to talk about.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
Noun
-
According to the company, over 60% of users who complete a consultation go on to purchase a product.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
-
Guests first participate in a one-hour consultation so staff can determine programs tailored to each individual person.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
-
Where interest rates should be today, and when they should be reduced, is already a topic of debate inside the Fed, a decision, it should be noted, that cannot be made unilaterally by the chair.—
Ron Insana,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
-
For the more religious who follow halacha, or traditional Jewish law, the question about how to handle the starting and ending times of Shabbat has been a topic of debate ever since the congregation was founded in 1905.—
Dan Fellner,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
Treatments range from Watsu (water therapy) to guided meditation, nutrition consults, and Reiki.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
-
On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health.—
Jariel Arvin,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Deliberation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share