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 Mean Girls actress candidly discussed the importance of the Academy Awards during an interview with The New Yorker, and gave a surprising response when asked if winning an Oscar was important to her.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Brennan also discussed the crowd’s reaction to the fall in the viral video.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
However, David briefly discussed his children's social media use during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box the following day.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The ordinances are expected to be discussed again at the next commission meeting on February 3, 2026.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
On the Today show, hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones discussed the drama and offered a different take.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
The tracing of those two key relationships provides the heart of the documentary — especially the apparently countless appearances, both talk shows and filmed public events, at which Brooks either discussed those relationships or Reiner and Bancroft joined him.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
With so many candidates, Breslow acknowledged that the organization is considering the possibility of using a six-man rotation, something the Red Sox also discussed last year before injuries took their toll.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The issue of the presidential pardon was not discussed during Wednesday’s oral arguments.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
Brennan also discussed the crowd’s reaction to the fall in the viral video.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
However, David briefly discussed his children's social media use during an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box the following day.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
The ordinances are expected to be discussed again at the next commission meeting on February 3, 2026.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
On the Today show, hosts Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones discussed the drama and offered a different take.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
The tracing of those two key relationships provides the heart of the documentary — especially the apparently countless appearances, both talk shows and filmed public events, at which Brooks either discussed those relationships or Reiner and Bancroft joined him.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
With so many candidates, Breslow acknowledged that the organization is considering the possibility of using a six-man rotation, something the Red Sox also discussed last year before injuries took their toll.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
The issue of the presidential pardon was not discussed during Wednesday’s oral arguments.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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Pinspark Lounge Set While demands for dressing better for air travel have been hotly debated, one way to stay off the radar for the style critics is with a simple tracksuit.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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It is set to be debated, along with several other amendments that have been filed by senators for Brownsberger’s property tax shock bill, at Thursday’s session.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The machine owner had argued that consideration was absent because players could play without purchasing a card.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Supporters have argued that because the city charter functions as Los Angeles’ governing document, the commission’s work warrants heightened disclosure requirements.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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And while Connecticut’s chief fiscal watchdog didn’t call for changing state budget caps that hamper the General Assembly’s ability to solve the Medicaid dilemma, Scanlon said all solutions need to be reviewed.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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