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
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Recent Examples of discussing
Here is a look at Miami’s offensive roster, discussing the potential roles of the newcomers added recently.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Everybody’s discussing the formula right now, right?
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
The discussions are at an early stage, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters.
—Hideki Suzuki, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Creators live-streamed in droves, commenting and discussing on the trial in real time.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
As the board was discussing a resolution to establish polling locations for early voting, which begins April 7, for the 2026 primary election, it was presented with three proposals to change the early voting locations in Wicker Park, Lowell Town Hall and the assessor’s office.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Drift, a documentary about free solo skyscraper climber-photographer Isaac Wright, aka Drift, is so obviously destined to be the precursor of a future biopic that its interviewees are already discussing that outcome in the film.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The Ford will travel from its current location in the Red Sea to Souda Bay, on the Greek island of Crete, according to the official, who asked not to be identified discussing movements that aren’t public.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
When discussing the effect of Ireland on America--23 presidents were of Irish descent--it should be noted that America has also had an effect on Ireland.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Everybody’s discussing the formula right now, right?
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
The discussions are at an early stage, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters.
—Hideki Suzuki, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Creators live-streamed in droves, commenting and discussing on the trial in real time.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
As the board was discussing a resolution to establish polling locations for early voting, which begins April 7, for the 2026 primary election, it was presented with three proposals to change the early voting locations in Wicker Park, Lowell Town Hall and the assessor’s office.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Drift, a documentary about free solo skyscraper climber-photographer Isaac Wright, aka Drift, is so obviously destined to be the precursor of a future biopic that its interviewees are already discussing that outcome in the film.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The Ford will travel from its current location in the Red Sea to Souda Bay, on the Greek island of Crete, according to the official, who asked not to be identified discussing movements that aren’t public.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
When discussing the effect of Ireland on America--23 presidents were of Irish descent--it should be noted that America has also had an effect on Ireland.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Lawmakers are debating a major tax incentive package aimed at keeping the bears in Illinois.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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On a school night in 1986, Kim Reed — then a Duke senior — sat in a common room with her friends, debating when to line up for that Sunday’s Duke-UNC game.—
Storey Wertheimer,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The industry and the White House have pushed back, arguing that a patchwork of rules would hurt growth.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rather than contest his conviction, Olivier used a federal civil rights law to sue the city, arguing his constitutional rights had been violated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The government is currently reviewing the charter, which is due for renewal at the end of 2027.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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For the next two weeks, the Artemis 2 astronauts will continue training and preparing for the mission, including conducting simulations, reviewing flight procedures, exercising and getting medical checkouts, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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