as in debated
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium
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Recent Examples of discussed
The supervisors had discussed in March whether the money could be used to address pressing demands across the county, such as the multimillion-dollar liability from the Airport fire in 2024.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
According to The Associated Press, prior to the meeting, the pope discussed his and the artist's overlapping schedules and who might dominate young people's attention between the two figures.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 June 2026
As part of the announcement, space agency officials also discussed plans for the crew to dock with both a Blue Origin lander and a SpaceX Starship lander during the spaceflight in low-Earth orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Apparently this design is inspired by Viennese coffee house culture, a reference to where plenty of the foundational theories of modern football were discussed and formulated.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Talley's public defender, Ryan Carlsen, said after the hearing that it was discussed in court that Talley is not receiving adequate health treatment.
—Julia Bonavita , Philip Bodinet, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The Fourteenth Amendment is discussed a lot.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
What was once more commonly discussed as a danger in fragile democracies is now an urgent American concern.
—Lucy Lang, Time, 10 June 2026
Issues discussed by the candidates include cutting lags in hiring, reforms using technology or other means and reaching out to property owners with more educational events about how the office works.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
According to The Associated Press, prior to the meeting, the pope discussed his and the artist's overlapping schedules and who might dominate young people's attention between the two figures.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 June 2026
As part of the announcement, space agency officials also discussed plans for the crew to dock with both a Blue Origin lander and a SpaceX Starship lander during the spaceflight in low-Earth orbit.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026
Apparently this design is inspired by Viennese coffee house culture, a reference to where plenty of the foundational theories of modern football were discussed and formulated.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Talley's public defender, Ryan Carlsen, said after the hearing that it was discussed in court that Talley is not receiving adequate health treatment.
—Julia Bonavita , Philip Bodinet, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The Fourteenth Amendment is discussed a lot.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
What was once more commonly discussed as a danger in fragile democracies is now an urgent American concern.
—Lucy Lang, Time, 10 June 2026
Issues discussed by the candidates include cutting lags in hiring, reforms using technology or other means and reaching out to property owners with more educational events about how the office works.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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Amidst the momentous changes of her day, Carson not only fashioned a book that anticipated much that was yet to come and still to be debated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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This tension goes back to the very beginning, to the ratification of the Constitution, when Federalists and anti-Federalists debated whether there was enough glue to hold this new political entity together.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The defense argued that if jurors believe Anthony felt genuine terror and had no chance for calm reflection, then sudden passion applies, pointing to the video as evidence.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Internal submissions from OneAmerica Financial employees are sent weekly via email, reviewed by Osowski, and voted on by the communications team.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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