as in argues
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 discusses
In the first part of this exclusive two-part interview, Lollichon discusses his working relationship with Cech at Rennes and Chelsea, and the preparation that went into Cech’s unforgettable heroics on the run to Champions League glory in Munich in 2012.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses the latest move by the club to bolster its roster and try to repeat as MLS Cup champions.
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Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Russell also discusses another coincidence involving Schwarzenegger’s character name, as well as The Mask’s role in him landing the directorial job.
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Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Several players engaged in a form of protest by writing Bible verses on their hats, specifically referencing a verse from Genesis that discusses the rainbow representing God's covenant.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Lindsay also discusses the brand’s expansion of IP, including Pablo Sanchez, from video games to merchandise and streaming programming.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
In this episode of Tax Notes Talk, Tax Notes reporter Kennedy Wahrmund discusses how states are increasingly turning to tax policy to address the high costs of raising children.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
At each meeting, the board discusses data regarding at least one of the four goals CMS wants to achieve by 2029.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Here, Murai discusses the inspirations and references that appear throughout Widow’s Bay, creating the dynamic of the show, and how the finale was put together.
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Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The latest episode of Inside Inter Miami discusses the latest move by the club to bolster its roster and try to repeat as MLS Cup champions.
—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Russell also discusses another coincidence involving Schwarzenegger’s character name, as well as The Mask’s role in him landing the directorial job.
—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Several players engaged in a form of protest by writing Bible verses on their hats, specifically referencing a verse from Genesis that discusses the rainbow representing God's covenant.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Lindsay also discusses the brand’s expansion of IP, including Pablo Sanchez, from video games to merchandise and streaming programming.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 June 2026
In this episode of Tax Notes Talk, Tax Notes reporter Kennedy Wahrmund discusses how states are increasingly turning to tax policy to address the high costs of raising children.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
At each meeting, the board discusses data regarding at least one of the four goals CMS wants to achieve by 2029.
—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
Here, Murai discusses the inspirations and references that appear throughout Widow’s Bay, creating the dynamic of the show, and how the finale was put together.
—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discusses
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Trump argues the ballroom is necessary for security reasons, and amplified that assertion after the attack on the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in April.
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The article argues that while compromise may offer short-term gains, steadfast adherence to one's beliefs builds lasting trust and reputational capital.
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As Silicon Valley debates whether AI will replace millions of office workers, one of the executives building the technology’s underlying infrastructure says Gen Z shouldn’t buy into the apocalyptic job displacement predictions.
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So vetting needs pre-agreed criteria like strategic fit, feasibility, and speed to impact scored before the room debates, so the idea gets evaluated instead of the person who had it.
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“Discusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discusses. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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