1
as in considered
decided on as a result of careful thought
the judge made a deliberate decision to impose the maximum sentence
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2
as in conscious
made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing
a deliberate act of vandalism that should not go unpunished
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as in to contemplate
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 deliberate
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
This deliberate approach helps keep you focused on your long-term objectives rather than constantly adjusting to the complexities of multiple strategies.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
In that sense, the delay may be part of a strategy to put the EU’s best foot forward as tariff rates are being deliberated in Washington.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Without any deliberate policy, or quota on our side, our hearts and our choices led us naturally towards a very powerful and strong cinema carried by women.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
This deliberate approach helps keep you focused on your long-term objectives rather than constantly adjusting to the complexities of multiple strategies.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
In the first trial, the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict after deliberating for five days and the judge declared a mistrial.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
In that sense, the delay may be part of a strategy to put the EU’s best foot forward as tariff rates are being deliberated in Washington.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deliberate
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Read more Dua and Callum’s Couple Style Is, Like Them, Hot Turner’s low-key but considered looks are the perfect backdrop to his girlfriend’s more mercurial wardrobe.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
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Working from Jeff Nathanson’s screenplay, Jenkins tries to allay a clunky narrative with his intimate and considered style.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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First responders arrived at the scene around 10:03 a.m. to find Joseph conscious and alert, the sheriff's office said.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Diplomatic and socially conscious, Mitchell chooses to keep the peace in his relationships, especially seeing both sides of an argument, just like Libra.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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While contemplating his former love and his future as a father, Massey conjures up the apparition of his beloved Catherine.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Boasberg has been contemplating whether to hold any administration officials in contempt of court for ignoring his orders last month to turn around planes that were carrying the deportees to El Salvador.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, proactively seek to innovate, explore new areas, and take calculated risks.—
Cicely Simpson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It’s also helped that the rest of the blue line has had more freedom to take calculated risks and join plays on offence, which has allowed the club to generate scoring chances at a healthy rate recently.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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What's Being Recalled And Why The voluntary recall was initiated by Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, Inc., on March 26, 2025, after internal testing detected elevated levels of coliform bacteria.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the letter, DeJoy told lawmakers that the agency plans to cut 10,000 employees through voluntary early retirement efforts.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fans took to the comments to both praise and ponder Trainor's new look.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Today, train stops are preserved with wooden shelters with picnic tables, encouraging hikers, bikers, and horseback riders to stop to ponder the trail’s rich railroad history.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These new regulations are meant to reduce the chances of intentional or unintentional targeting of white sharks, which not only harms the animals but also increases public safety risks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is often not intentional fraud but is due to the handler not understanding the difference between an ESA and a service dog.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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Before the second tribal council, players in David's group debated between either voting out Cedrek McFadden or Shauhin Davari.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The origins of the pandemic have been hotly debated since its start.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Deliberate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deliberate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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