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
On the podcast, Michaels discusses topics centered around health and wellness with different guests, and the conversations span mental health, science, current events, relationships and work life.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Here, Ilori discusses his new mission.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
This piece discusses, in detail, the finale of The Lowdown.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Bugonia director Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the wildly different interpretations viewers have had on the film's shocking ending.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Petit discusses how LiquiDonate is helping retailers turn excess inventory and unsellable goods into opportunities for community impact and operational efficiency.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Stress and Brain Health During The Kardashians teaser, Kardashian discusses her difficult divorce from ex-husband Kanye West (now known as Ye).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Kasten discusses the team’s business success, its opportunities abroad and some broader growth of the league following recent rules changes.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Here, Ilori discusses his new mission.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
This piece discusses, in detail, the finale of The Lowdown.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025
Bugonia director Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the wildly different interpretations viewers have had on the film's shocking ending.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Petit discusses how LiquiDonate is helping retailers turn excess inventory and unsellable goods into opportunities for community impact and operational efficiency.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Stress and Brain Health During The Kardashians teaser, Kardashian discusses her difficult divorce from ex-husband Kanye West (now known as Ye).
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Kasten discusses the team’s business success, its opportunities abroad and some broader growth of the league following recent rules changes.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discusses
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Media studies scholar Stephen Ponder argues that William McKinley, inaugurated as president in 1897, laid the groundwork for Roosevelt’s later efforts to fully bring the press into the White House.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Columbia University has found itself in major First Amendment debates − on and off campus.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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And now, many financial advisors are watching as Congress debates Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies amid the government shutdown.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Discusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discusses. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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