as in debating
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 discussing
Ballerini also fielded questions from patients, discussing preferred superpowers and her favorite fast food.
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Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
After the passage of a new state law, Louisville officials are discussing where freestanding birthing centers could open in the city.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Showrunner Allen MacDonald revealed Akinagbe’s casting during a chat with Deadline this week while discussing what was coming up for Goodwin following the traumatic events of Season 10.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Why not enjoy a panel of experts discussing the future of storytelling, or get your portfolio reviewed by a world-class professional artist, or go behind the scenes on one of this year’s blockbuster movies?
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Well, that's something that the White House is currently discussing.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Their characters range from alien birds discussing the optimal amount of stones in nests to Aztec warriors unaware of guns to bumbling, chess-playing professors.
—Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Natalie The Nerd published a blog post discussing their journey to make the Lego kit compatible with games.
—PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
The news conference earlier this week went far beyond discussing Tylenol.
—Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
After the passage of a new state law, Louisville officials are discussing where freestanding birthing centers could open in the city.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Showrunner Allen MacDonald revealed Akinagbe’s casting during a chat with Deadline this week while discussing what was coming up for Goodwin following the traumatic events of Season 10.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Why not enjoy a panel of experts discussing the future of storytelling, or get your portfolio reviewed by a world-class professional artist, or go behind the scenes on one of this year’s blockbuster movies?
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Well, that's something that the White House is currently discussing.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Their characters range from alien birds discussing the optimal amount of stones in nests to Aztec warriors unaware of guns to bumbling, chess-playing professors.
—Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Natalie The Nerd published a blog post discussing their journey to make the Lego kit compatible with games.
—PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
The news conference earlier this week went far beyond discussing Tylenol.
—Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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On Sept 5, 2024, a year before his death, Charlie Kirk was debating at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The effect is to infuse the story with an undeniable and knowing nostalgia; how quaint, at Alma’s party, to find everyone debating matters of representational consequence.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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For decades, DeLodder said, hospitals have quelled the establishment of freestanding birthing centers by arguing against their necessity.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The budget director wrote the project’s chapter on the Executive Office of the President, arguing that the bureaucracy is riddled with inefficiencies and corruption.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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After reviewing the incident and speaking with Leclerc and team representatives, the FIA stewards imposed the financial penalty on Ferrari.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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