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
Blue Origin has not publicly discussed the cause of the New Glenn failure, but speculation has focused on a possible anomaly in one of the seven main BE-4 engines.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Issues discussed by the candidates include cutting lags in hiring, reforms using technology or other means and reaching out to property owners with more educational events about how the office works.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Though temporary, the president has discussed keeping the stage, according to USA TODAY reporting.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Brunson discussed working under the tutelage of his dad, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, who was on the Knicks' 1999 Finals team.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Therefore, the next step is for the stock to continue building on the breakout attempt from the inverse head and shoulders pattern discussed earlier.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Upon receiving this information, Clintondale school administrators and our school resource officer/Clinton Township police discussed the situation.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
This has been discussed with Emery heading into the summer.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The financial upsides of corporate medicine are clear, but the psychological consequences are rarely discussed.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Issues discussed by the candidates include cutting lags in hiring, reforms using technology or other means and reaching out to property owners with more educational events about how the office works.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 June 2026
Though temporary, the president has discussed keeping the stage, according to USA TODAY reporting.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Brunson discussed working under the tutelage of his dad, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, who was on the Knicks' 1999 Finals team.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Therefore, the next step is for the stock to continue building on the breakout attempt from the inverse head and shoulders pattern discussed earlier.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Upon receiving this information, Clintondale school administrators and our school resource officer/Clinton Township police discussed the situation.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 June 2026
This has been discussed with Emery heading into the summer.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The financial upsides of corporate medicine are clear, but the psychological consequences are rarely discussed.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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When the New York Knicks swept the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the playoffs in dominating fashion, fans debated whether the Knicks’ nine days off before the Conference Finals would cause rust to build or if the rest would give them an advantage.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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The science, however, remains deeply debated, raising questions about how much room the segment has to grow.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Some strategists argued that Beijing’s tightening also coincides with a broader push to channel investor enthusiasm toward China’s domestic technology champions and strategic industries -- for instance, a series of initial public offerings expected in coming months.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Warikoo argued the bigger question for business leaders is not simply what AI can replace, but what kind of workforce society wants to build alongside it—especially as technology gets close to AGI.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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She is being held on $500,000 bond, according to jail records reviewed by PEOPLE on May 30.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
31 May 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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