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 pitcher and his coaches discussed focusing on previously successful drills and keys in his delivery as possible solutions to his struggles.
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Ratcliffe met with Rodríguez Castro, Interior Minister Lázaro Álvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services, and discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Authorities have not discussed a motive or described any connection between her and Rihanna.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
This proposal, which will next be discussed at a June 1 town hall, would place a temporary hold on zoning approval for data centers in these areas, along with battery energy storage systems (BESS) facilities.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Executives have previously discussed the labor disruption that might emerge from autonomous driving.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 20 May 2026
In his exit meeting with head coach Brian Schottenheimer at the end of the season, the two discussed the potential future movement, and Smith got a good understanding of the team’s view.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
It was announced by Councilmember Stephen Whitburn and is set to be discussed publicly at a joint news conference Wednesday afternoon.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Ratcliffe met with Rodríguez Castro, Interior Minister Lázaro Álvarez Casas and the head of Cuban intelligence services, and discussed intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Authorities have not discussed a motive or described any connection between her and Rihanna.
—CBS News, 20 May 2026
This proposal, which will next be discussed at a June 1 town hall, would place a temporary hold on zoning approval for data centers in these areas, along with battery energy storage systems (BESS) facilities.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Executives have previously discussed the labor disruption that might emerge from autonomous driving.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 20 May 2026
In his exit meeting with head coach Brian Schottenheimer at the end of the season, the two discussed the potential future movement, and Smith got a good understanding of the team’s view.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
It was announced by Councilmember Stephen Whitburn and is set to be discussed publicly at a joint news conference Wednesday afternoon.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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For four hours, the group of artists laughed, drank, and debated their position in the rapidly shifting cultural landscape.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Ted would tell authorities a story that would be discussed and debated for years.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Rusak argued that runoffs favor Paxton because base voters with the strongest attachment to candidates turn out at higher rates, while casual primary voters often skip the second round.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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McElmurry argued that no convincing motive was established for why Castillo would permit the beating, and sought to reframe the text message as his client soberly describing that he was being blamed for the attack.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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But the day before the original deadline, internal emails reviewed by Fortune show, his associates were then given their first of many extensions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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