under discussion

idiom

: being talked about
She usually has an opinion about whatever subject/topic/issue is under discussion.
During the period under discussion, the town grew in size.

Examples of under discussion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
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.
Urbain said that a proposal on how to manage the risk of the funds was under discussion with the European Commission, without providing further details. Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Getting to the level under discussion isn’t going to happen quickly, said Charlie Kawwas, president of Broadcom’s semiconductor solutions group. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025 One of the items under discussion is consolidating campuses, but district officials emphasized that no decisions have been made. Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025 Nearly 2,000 prisoners are believed to be under discussion for release. David Brennan, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for under discussion

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Under discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20discussion. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!