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
On his podcast, Crosby, one of the NFL's elite edge rushers, discussed the whirlwind of emotions of thinking he was headed to a new organization and then leaving still as a member of the Raiders.
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Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The panel also discussed the ethical balance between storytelling and respecting real-life tragedy.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The board argued the raise was properly placed on the agenda and discussed at a public meeting.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Homes are safe spaces where the most intimate private truths can be discussed by the people who hold each other most dear.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Three sequels followed that did not star Van Damme, with a remake discussed in 2011.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Kim and Oakes also discussed Firefly's plans to return to the moon.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The singer also discussed appearing on stage with the Jonas Brothers at Met Life Stadium last summer.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Records show the city of Hartford also discussed plans in recent years to give the Renaissance District $5 million to redevelop two other properties along Barbour Street, though the city never committed that money.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
The panel also discussed the ethical balance between storytelling and respecting real-life tragedy.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The board argued the raise was properly placed on the agenda and discussed at a public meeting.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Homes are safe spaces where the most intimate private truths can be discussed by the people who hold each other most dear.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Three sequels followed that did not star Van Damme, with a remake discussed in 2011.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Kim and Oakes also discussed Firefly's plans to return to the moon.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The singer also discussed appearing on stage with the Jonas Brothers at Met Life Stadium last summer.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Records show the city of Hartford also discussed plans in recent years to give the Renaissance District $5 million to redevelop two other properties along Barbour Street, though the city never committed that money.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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None of those measures have become official policy, though some are still being debated in legislatures.—
William McCorkle,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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As the next Farm Bill is debated, will there be a call for funding food stamps to end hunger in the world’s wealthiest country?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Trump has argued that the shipping channel is not something the United States needs because of its own access to oil.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, the letter's authors — border czar Tom Homan and James Braid, the White House director of legislative affairs — argued the administration has tried to negotiate in good faith to end the funding impasse.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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