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 White House visitors' center was discussed at the March meeting.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Splitting the cost is definitely something that should have been discussed before.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Details on the evaluation, including what the board discussed at Monday night’s meeting, are limited because of the closed session.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Nothing discussed moved the project forward but council members wanted more concrete information from NCDOT regarding community benefits agreements.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Two bills discussed in a Minnesota Senate committee on Wednesday were drafted prior to the ruling, which does not immediately strike down Minnesota's law.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
It’s definitely being discussed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The site plan was discussed with residents in Forest Hill at a tense meeting March 11.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Splitting the cost is definitely something that should have been discussed before.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Details on the evaluation, including what the board discussed at Monday night’s meeting, are limited because of the closed session.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Nothing discussed moved the project forward but council members wanted more concrete information from NCDOT regarding community benefits agreements.
—Desiree Mathurin
april 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Two bills discussed in a Minnesota Senate committee on Wednesday were drafted prior to the ruling, which does not immediately strike down Minnesota's law.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
It’s definitely being discussed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The site plan was discussed with residents in Forest Hill at a tense meeting March 11.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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But those plans were set aside last year while the future of the ISS was debated, and Sierra Space announced a pivot to national defense and security applications in orbit.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the issue of who is to pay is debated, the homeowner is left to wait and suffer.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Don Weilhammer said that the preliminary investigation found that the argument and subsequent shooting began after the two involved allegedly argued over Pokémon cards, Fox 59 reported.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Yee argued California is ready for a change in leadership.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The court document said federal law enforcement reviewed call records for Pointer's phone.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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