deliberating

verb

present participle of deliberate
as in pondering
to give serious and careful thought to the jury deliberated the case for three days before returning a verdict

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Recent Examples of deliberating Jurors began deliberating Wednesday afternoon and continued Thursday and Friday before breaking for the weekend. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Jurors began deliberating shortly before midday after closing arguments Monday morning. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 The jury is expected to begin deliberating on Tuesday morning, after Tinkler Mendez instructs them on the law. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Desronvil was the only deliberating juror on the 12-person panel who voted to convict Clancy. — Michael Ruiz , Kayleigh McEnany, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The university's faculty is expected to begin deliberating a resolution of no confidence Wednesday. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Jurors continued deliberating on whether Martin and Payton were guilty of second-degree murder or voluntary manslaughter in the deaths of Martinez, Alexander and Davis, or if the men acted in self-defense. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The jury reported they were deadlocked 11-1 after deliberating for six days. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Jurors are deliberating White’s federal bribery charges related to his August 2024 arrest by the FBI in Navy Yard. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberating
  1. pondering
  2. contemplating
  3. debating
  4. considering
  5. studying
  6. entertaining
  7. questioning
  8. weighing
Verb
  • No one interested in pondering what looks like an intractably difficult conflict need turn their attention to Iran or Israel.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Newsom, in the podcast, appeared to already be considering them while pondering what to do next.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of pondering
Verb
  • There were starkly arranged a cappella vocals, wistful singer-songwriter tunes for briskly contemplating the boy from last night, and a dance-floor track once intended for Madonna.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Members of the public, at recent meetings, though, have raised concerns about traffic and the financial agreements the city is contemplating.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemplating
Verb
  • The vaccine may also usher in a new wave of treatments for other types of cancer, though experts are debating how broadly applicable the technology could be.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In the early 1980s, Resnicoff says that Congress was debating the Religious Apparel Amendment, which would have allowed Jews serving in the military to cover their heads.
    — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of debating
Verb
  • Some employers are considering whether to help their staffers buy GLP-1 drugs for weight loss directly from the manufacturers or other partners, such as Costco’s pharmacy, said Matthew Rae, associate director at KFF.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Excellent soundproofing of the walls and windows is a huge plus, especially considering the hotel's central location.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Tan-Gillespie eventually became the first in her family to attend college, studying business at the University of Plymouth and graduating in 1996.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Researchers like us have spent years studying treatment and harm reduction, a field with a wealth of data, including insurance claims.
    — J. Travis Donahoe, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of studying
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to shop our ultimate Thanksgiving hosting guide, featuring cooking essentials, entertaining must haves, table decor and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The book celebrates the family's Southern, Sicilian and Cajun roots with recipes, entertaining tips and treasured traditions designed to bring loved ones together.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • People can appreciate the convenience of social media while questioning its effects on children.
    — Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fierros, who is believed to be armed, is wanted for questioning, the sheriff's office said.
    — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of questioning
Verb
  • Nvidia's flagship Vera Rubin product is a seven-foot rack containing 72 GPUs and weighing as much as a pickup truck.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of weighing

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