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deliberates

VERB

think about seriously; discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consider consult contemplate mull over ponder reflect weigh

STRONG

argue cerebrate cogitate debate excogitate judge meditate muse reason revolve roll ruminate speculate study

WEAK

bat it around chew over hammer away at kick around knock around pour it on put on thinking cap rack brains run up a flagpole stew over sweat over talk over turn over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discard disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

abstain agree go along

Example Sentences

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The Fed is considering this scenario as it deliberates the future of monetary policy.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

But during this process, as Cannon deliberates on the matter, the witnesses are apparently sweating this out and feeling immense pressure.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

It meets and deliberates in person —not via Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2023

The relief is on hold while the high court deliberates.

From Washington Times • Feb. 28, 2023

While she deliberates as to what is to be done, the father discovers the forgery, and taxing his daughter with it, she becomes panic-stricken and lays the forgery at the door of the private secretary.

From Madge Morton's Secret by Chalmers, Amy D. V.