discourses 1 of 2

plural of discourse

discourses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discourse
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as in lectures
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of discourses
Noun
From the divisive barrel-leg and ultralow-rise styles to the return of skinny jeans, there has been no shortage of denim shapes to debate—and, in many cases, internet discourses to fuel. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026 Pannakara’s discourses on mindfulness and kindness in churchyards, town squares and in front of the Lincoln Memorial drew large, diverse crowds. — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Hagai Palevsky considers these discourses and more while examining Sethphemera, essays and interviews by the cartoonist Seth. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026 The chatter of cosmopolitan élites is the most reviled of all discourses right now. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Yet, public discourses generally on its barriers. — Kenneth Okeke, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 In the wake of the 2020 protests of anti-Black police violence, museums put themselves forward as hosts for their communities’ racial reckonings and difficult discourses. — Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026 Media discourses are considered processes for the collective social construction of reality in terms of frames and schemata. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 By analyzing discourses on development squarely within Native American studies, Yazzie situates capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism into the politics of nation-building. — JSTOR Daily, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discourses
Noun
  • Learning from those conversations and becoming part of a large community expands the scope of what is possible is Mahama’s practice.
    — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Grindr is currently piloting bot-to-bot conversations to vet human dates.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Often, the pincher is in the company of an elder who lectures to her.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Professors structure lectures with an awareness of how a sentence might circulate online.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Their enduring presence in literary and philosophical discussions speaks to the core function of the humanities—to explore, question, and better understand the forces that define our existence.
    — Maria Papadouris, JSTOR Daily, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The extensive use of cherrywood, renowned for its durable patina, speaks to Lucas’s desire to build a place that will outlive him.
    — Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Typically, when someone wants to donate large sums to a nonprofit, weeks or months of discussions ensue.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Publicly, Pacific Fusion talks mostly about its future ability to supply electricity, a promise the fusion industry has made for years.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of using labels, Alkhatib talks his guests through the treasures, which include a marble model of the Taj Mahal, a geode from Morocco and a silver elephant sculpture from Sri Lanka.
    — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Woody Harrelson declaims every line, upping the relentless factor of Phil’s mania.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Russia received 25 bodies of Russian soldiers, Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of a parliamentary coordination group overseeing the exchanges, told RBC news outlet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Russia received 25 bodies of Russian soldiers, Russian lawmaker Shamsail Saraliyev, a member of a parliamentary coordination group overseeing the exchanges, told the RBC news outlet.
    — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Discourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discourses. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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