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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Those were all topics discussed at a forum for Republican candidates running to represent Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
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Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
In her record-breaking guest spot on New Heights that same month, the superstar and her future brother-in-law discussed one of her special interests, numerology — which seems to have made an impact on Jason, who contemplated Travis’ new age on their show Wednesday.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Six potential groups for expansion were discussed at the meeting.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Seldom, though, are the markers most pertinent to female longevity and health span discussed in the mainstream, as women’s health has been historically underfunded and understudied.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
That development seemed inevitable and had long been discussed at Intel, one employee said.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Vaughn discussed how the team’s National League Championship Series run in 2024 may have played a factor.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cardinals discussed during the preseason having two starting running backs, 1A and 1B, in Conner and Benson.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The two discussed the ways tariffs have altered the luxury brand’s strategy and how Quinn is looking at the company’s future.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
In her record-breaking guest spot on New Heights that same month, the superstar and her future brother-in-law discussed one of her special interests, numerology — which seems to have made an impact on Jason, who contemplated Travis’ new age on their show Wednesday.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Six potential groups for expansion were discussed at the meeting.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Seldom, though, are the markers most pertinent to female longevity and health span discussed in the mainstream, as women’s health has been historically underfunded and understudied.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
That development seemed inevitable and had long been discussed at Intel, one employee said.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Vaughn discussed how the team’s National League Championship Series run in 2024 may have played a factor.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The Cardinals discussed during the preseason having two starting running backs, 1A and 1B, in Conner and Benson.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The two discussed the ways tariffs have altered the luxury brand’s strategy and how Quinn is looking at the company’s future.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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Whether riders need audio is debated among the powers that be at MotoGP, and among fans.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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The question also glances at something that’s being debated among music critics in the press, and among fans — namely, is Swift’s happier existence conducive to making great music?—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to The Associated Press, the Justice Department argued in a July memo that grants for HSIs were unconstitutional because they were reserved for schools that have at least 25% Hispanic enrollment.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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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,
30 Sep. 2025
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On average, staff members found contraband in just 10% of the 1,009 strip searches for reasonable suspicion that the ombudsman’s office reviewed.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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