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
Aurelien Tchouameni, a player already at Real, is also being discussed in United meetings.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Dries and Charlap Hyman discussed the way client requests have changed over the years.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
The announcement also comes a week after the current district leadership team discussed potentially letting some staff members go.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jackson and Arvizo held hands and discussed having sleepovers, which Jackson described as a regular activity for him and his young guests.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
As Giardino discussed that plea with Omondi, the defendant addressed the jurist as a member of royalty.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The biggest console-makers are taking some steps toward a greener future, though those tend to be discussed in terms of corporate policy and not the end-user experience.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Both were discussed at the East Aurora school board’s Curriculum Committee meeting on Monday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Still, it is being discussed within the administration, the person said.
—Garrett Downs,megan Cassella, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Dries and Charlap Hyman discussed the way client requests have changed over the years.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
The announcement also comes a week after the current district leadership team discussed potentially letting some staff members go.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Jackson and Arvizo held hands and discussed having sleepovers, which Jackson described as a regular activity for him and his young guests.
—Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026
As Giardino discussed that plea with Omondi, the defendant addressed the jurist as a member of royalty.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
The biggest console-makers are taking some steps toward a greener future, though those tend to be discussed in terms of corporate policy and not the end-user experience.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Both were discussed at the East Aurora school board’s Curriculum Committee meeting on Monday.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Still, it is being discussed within the administration, the person said.
—Garrett Downs,megan Cassella, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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From the start, experts have debated whether the unusually large group of chimps would split.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Overall, the reasons for the decline are still debated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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But as anyone who has argued over a set of new windows can attest, condo boards are a better example.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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In 1978, during the Carter administration, the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel argued that the president has the legal authority to pick an existing member of the Fed's board as acting chair if the role becomes vacant.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This year’s semifinalists were selected from 888 nominees by a panel of arts educators, who reviewed applications, performance videos, portfolios, film samples and artistic résumés.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 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,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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