Synonyms of discussing

discussing

verb

present participle of discuss

as in debating

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• debating
• arguing
• reviewing
• disputing
• canvassing
• considering
• agitating
• talking over
• raising
• introducing
• bandying
• hashing (over or out)
• batting (around or back and forth)
• mooting
• speaking (about)
• weighing
• talking (about)
• propounding
• deliberating
• broaching
• stirring up
• forging
• wrestling (with)
• talking out
• hammering out
• thrashing (out)
• chewing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discussing

The speed of strategic change is creating acquisition needs across industries, and boards are discussing those needs before attractive targets come to market. — Rusty Wiley, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

What broke through with audiences was some of the more divisive characters discussing their public perception and confronting narratives that have surrounded them. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

For his part, Peek was upset that a neighbor was discussing alternative routes with SNG without talking to him. — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The clip opens with a montage of archival footage and interviews with Perry discussing his desire to make people laugh and become famous, as well as the phone call that changed his life when he was offered the role of Chandler Bing on Friends. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

During Smith's closed-door testimony last year, Smith's legal team said their client was barred from discussing that portion of the report, or any drafts of it, unless the information was already made public through other means. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Symposium will feature more than 80 global experts discussing critical supply-chain strategies and consumer trends. — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The State Department declined to comment on Burhan’s specific visa case, citing its policy of not discussing individual visa decisions. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

This time, people online are discussing whether aged garlic can help lower blood pressure. — Sukhman Rekhi, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026