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
Opponents of the conversion therapy ban argued the changes discussed Wednesday still run afoul of the Supreme Court's decision and undermine First Amendment protections.
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Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Advocates on Tuesday discussed a way forward amid their letdown, including pressuring state legislators to increase school funding and teacher pay.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
It’s definitely being discussed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 58-year-old actress discussed her volunteer efforts with HOPE UNITED Los Angeles Mission & Hope the Mission, who have partnered with Albertsons to host a special Easter event on Skid Row.
—Larry Fink , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The site plan was discussed with residents in Forest Hill at a tense meeting March 11.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
At a meeting Tuesday evening in Miami, the Cuban Americans, representing an assortment of businesses in South Florida, discussed the potential for changes that might open Cuba to international investment, especially to Cubans who left the island.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The Skaergaard Intrusion One example often discussed in conversations about future mineral supply is the Skaergaard Intrusion in Southeast Greenland.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Advocates on Tuesday discussed a way forward amid their letdown, including pressuring state legislators to increase school funding and teacher pay.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
It’s definitely being discussed.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 58-year-old actress discussed her volunteer efforts with HOPE UNITED Los Angeles Mission & Hope the Mission, who have partnered with Albertsons to host a special Easter event on Skid Row.
—Larry Fink , Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The site plan was discussed with residents in Forest Hill at a tense meeting March 11.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
At a meeting Tuesday evening in Miami, the Cuban Americans, representing an assortment of businesses in South Florida, discussed the potential for changes that might open Cuba to international investment, especially to Cubans who left the island.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The Skaergaard Intrusion One example often discussed in conversations about future mineral supply is the Skaergaard Intrusion in Southeast Greenland.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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But those plans were set aside last year while the future of the ISS was debated, and Sierra Space announced a pivot to national defense and security applications in orbit.—
Tom Metcalfe,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the issue of who is to pay is debated, the homeowner is left to wait and suffer.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Steyer argued that California should restructure the market and expand alternative fuel sources, including importing refined fuel if necessary.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lawyers for the environmental groups argued that the detention site is operated under an agreement with the federal government, and detainees are considered subjects of the federal government, not the state.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The court document said federal law enforcement reviewed call records for Pointer's phone.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 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,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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