DELIBERATIONS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

deliberations

noun

plural of deliberation

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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short shrifts

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 The sentence came after roughly three hours of jury deliberations following a two-and-a-half-week trial. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Rankin said the funding later came before the full board during public budget deliberations. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The people spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential government deliberations. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Jury deliberations continued Thursday in the trial of James Barnett, who is accused of setting a rowhome fire that later killed three Baltimore firefighters. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 At the beginning of the trial, the 63-year-old waived his right to be sentenced by the jury, who convicted him of murder after less than three hours of deliberations. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Accordingly, Trump’s public deliberations about who to invade and who to annihilate were themselves crimes, committed in full view of thousands of diplomats and heads of state. — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 Inside the Postal Service, which is overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, deliberations on whether to comply with the order stretched on for weeks. — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026 After budget deliberations this summer, state legislators changed course and decided to partially fund the program. — Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Technical considerations can be discussed, but the decisions that shape an image ultimately arise from something inexplicable.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026
Security considerations such as encryption and securely retiring storage media also remain important.

— Paul Speciale, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of considerations

Noun

According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Typically, when someone wants to donate large sums to a nonprofit, weeks or months of discussions ensue.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of discussions

Noun

This contestation takes place through philosophical debates, religious disputations, and public discussions, whether direct or indirect, open or clandestine.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Over the decades, the motives for ending public executions and moving them into prisons have varied – frequently separate from debates over capital punishment.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

The department also offers security consultations to help businesses identify vulnerabilities and improve their safety measures.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
British officials have been expected to make a decision since August, when public consultations on the two projects closed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultations

Noun

Trump has since tried to find an off-ramp to the war in Iran, but Israel’s actions made such peace deal talks thorny.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
CineGouna Emerge in turn is a strand of El Gouna’s CineGouna industry program alongside the Forum talks lineup, Funding project showcase, Market and new Series focus.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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