as in argues
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 discusses
The following story discusses suicide.
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Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
When Cassidy discusses his daughter's learning habits, the senator gets emotional.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
His campaign website discusses public safety, economic development and agriculture initiatives.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Jill Biden’s new memoir, A View from the East Wing, discusses her time as first lady.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
The ever-emphatic Karan talks about the interconnectivity between a designer and the ethically-minded Prober discusses her slow fashion approach in an industry that is fueled by speed.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
And much of what Biden discusses in her memoir of her time as first lady could be interpreted as an excavation, too.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
When Cassidy discusses his daughter's learning habits, the senator gets emotional.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 8 June 2026
Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Gallner also discusses the code of his con man character in Caroline.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
His campaign website discusses public safety, economic development and agriculture initiatives.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Jill Biden’s new memoir, A View from the East Wing, discusses her time as first lady.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
The ever-emphatic Karan talks about the interconnectivity between a designer and the ethically-minded Prober discusses her slow fashion approach in an industry that is fueled by speed.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
And much of what Biden discusses in her memoir of her time as first lady could be interpreted as an excavation, too.
—Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discusses
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Flanagan’s campaign argues this year’s will be different because Craig has skipped the convention altogether.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Commentary and opinions The Republican assault on Obamacare has created a healthcare bloodbath, with worse yet to come, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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As the podcast industry debates the definition of a podcast and wades through unclear ad measurement tools, a secret industrywide taskforce has been meeting to combat the problem.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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Finally, leaders should pay attention to who speaks less when one person debates more.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Discusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discusses. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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