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
Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN discussed players who could be in line for an extension, and Jones' name came up.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Randall Spencer, a veteran criminal defense attorney familiar with homicide cases, discussed with Fox News Digital the confidential nature of the evidence, potential legal strategies, and why Robinson has remained out of public view since his first court appearance.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
During a recent phone conversation, Walters, a former NBA guard and the current head coach at Regis University in Denver, discussed how Williams’ size and skill could impact his new team, the Phoenix Suns.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Speaking on a podcast with Ozzy’s son Jack, the pair discussed criticism of his performance from fellow musicians.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
The two most common topics discussed by residents were frustration the amendment to add housing had not passed and excitement for the aquatic center.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
This sad news comes after the King recently discussed the perils of aging.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the premiere, held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Sandler discussed working alongside his family.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Randall Spencer, a veteran criminal defense attorney familiar with homicide cases, discussed with Fox News Digital the confidential nature of the evidence, potential legal strategies, and why Robinson has remained out of public view since his first court appearance.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2025
During a recent phone conversation, Walters, a former NBA guard and the current head coach at Regis University in Denver, discussed how Williams’ size and skill could impact his new team, the Phoenix Suns.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Speaking on a podcast with Ozzy’s son Jack, the pair discussed criticism of his performance from fellow musicians.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
The two most common topics discussed by residents were frustration the amendment to add housing had not passed and excitement for the aquatic center.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
This sad news comes after the King recently discussed the perils of aging.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the premiere, held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Sandler discussed working alongside his family.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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Over multiple video updates, Tawes debated on what to do with the stray.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The really repressive power of the state to stop alternative ideas from coming into circulation, from being debated and from having the chance to build their case.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her defense argued that Owens had been the aggressor in the dispute and cited Lorincz’ mental health.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Cook and his clients argued that preserving the school was not feasible.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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