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
Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley discusses his plan to call defensive plays, his thoughts on the running game and building around the quarterback.
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Staff Reports, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
This article discusses the basics of how each card works, including the pros and cons.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The author discusses his new novel, Vigil; the source of his ideas; and fiction as a vehicle for truth.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Brooks painfully discusses discovering Reiner collapsed in his home in June 2020.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
During Covid-19, the two started Empty Netters, a hockey podcast that follows NHL games, interviews players, and discusses all things hockey.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Bauman — who recently photographed Matt Johnson’s Anthony Bourdain movie, Tony, for A24 — also discusses the unsung heroes who helped make the climactic highway chase the film’s most showstopping sequence.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
First, lead detective John Lamberti discusses securing a confession from her.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Staff Reports, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
This article discusses the basics of how each card works, including the pros and cons.
—True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The author discusses his new novel, Vigil; the source of his ideas; and fiction as a vehicle for truth.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Brooks painfully discusses discovering Reiner collapsed in his home in June 2020.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
During Covid-19, the two started Empty Netters, a hockey podcast that follows NHL games, interviews players, and discusses all things hockey.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Below, during a conversation with THR, Bauman — who recently photographed Matt Johnson’s Anthony Bourdain movie, Tony, for A24 — also discusses the unsung heroes who helped make the climactic highway chase the film’s most showstopping sequence.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
First, lead detective John Lamberti discusses securing a confession from her.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … PUT ON NOTICE – Trump discusses expansion of drug cartel crackdown, issues grim warning to Iran.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discusses
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Both experts acknowledge, as Camarda argues, that engineers cannot possibly predict exactly how the heat shield will behave.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Along with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the agency that had been working to review Sable’s restart plan, the attorney general argues that PHMSA’s decisions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and asked the court to overturn them.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The crypto firm’s move comes as California debates a ballot measure that would tax billionaires 5% on their total wealth for healthcare funding.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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This lesson matters today as the international community debates the future of Venezuela.—
Rick Singh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Discusses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discusses. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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