under debate
idiom
: discussed in a manner where people can offer different opinions : being debated
These topics are still under debate.
Examples of under debate in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The stakes of this case are high, and the variety of amicus briefs for the case reveal the issues under debate.
—
Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Western policy remained under debate—hence the need for the hasty trip to Washington to convey what the Soviets might demand in exchange for allowing Germany to unify—and Genscher was not making the final decision.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
But intermediate confidence-building steps are already under debate, including assigning officers from nonnuclear European states to participate in British and French nuclear exercises, and creating a European nuclear pillar in NATO.
—Robin Niblett, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2025
The exact role of REM sleep is still under debate, but it’s been hypothesized to play a role in memory formation, learning new motor skills, and regulating emotions.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 15 July 2022
See All Example Sentences for under debate
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.
Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Western policy remained under debate—hence the need for the hasty trip to Washington to convey what the Soviets might demand in exchange for allowing Germany to unify—and Genscher was not making the final decision.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
But intermediate confidence-building steps are already under debate, including assigning officers from nonnuclear European states to participate in British and French nuclear exercises, and creating a European nuclear pillar in NATO.
—Robin Niblett, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2025
The exact role of REM sleep is still under debate, but it’s been hypothesized to play a role in memory formation, learning new motor skills, and regulating emotions.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 15 July 2022
See All Example Sentences for under debate
Cite this Entry
“Under debate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20debate. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share