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
Consumers have more fragrance information at their disposal today via platforms like TikTok and Reddit, where creators and users as young as pre-teens are discussing concepts that would have only been spoken about among enthusiasts in the past.
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Bass has mostly avoided discussing him and taking him seriously, despite his performance in the polls and his ability to garner high-profile supporters like Haim Saban, Brian Grazer and Nicole Avant.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Hello Moment Productions; Josh Spector, Vice President of Acquisitions & Production, Grindstone Entertainment; and Ryan Black, Entertainment Account Executive, Luma AI) discussing the business models that actually work in 2026.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The son of former president Joe Biden sat for a wide-ranging interview with right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, discussing addiction, corruption allegations and conspiracy theories.
—Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Since last summer, city and county leaders have been discussing the possibility of creating a more unified government response to homelessness.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Like many filmmakers, Nolan is especially engaging when discussing his characters rather than his narrative.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Bloomberg News last month reported Stellantis was discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with Leapmotor, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 May 2026
While discussing his job, the former child actor was also reunited with television mom Judith Light in a new interview.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Bass has mostly avoided discussing him and taking him seriously, despite his performance in the polls and his ability to garner high-profile supporters like Haim Saban, Brian Grazer and Nicole Avant.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Hello Moment Productions; Josh Spector, Vice President of Acquisitions & Production, Grindstone Entertainment; and Ryan Black, Entertainment Account Executive, Luma AI) discussing the business models that actually work in 2026.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The son of former president Joe Biden sat for a wide-ranging interview with right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, discussing addiction, corruption allegations and conspiracy theories.
—Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
Since last summer, city and county leaders have been discussing the possibility of creating a more unified government response to homelessness.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Like many filmmakers, Nolan is especially engaging when discussing his characters rather than his narrative.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Bloomberg News last month reported Stellantis was discussing options for building electric vehicles in Canada with Leapmotor, citing people familiar with the matter.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 22 May 2026
While discussing his job, the former child actor was also reunited with television mom Judith Light in a new interview.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Their days are spent swimming in the lake, picnicking by the beach and debating poetry and literature.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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In a letter to Knudsen, the Mid-North Association also directly opposed the athletic lighting plan, arguing that field lights do not belong in a residential neighborhood and would disturb community members’ lives, including by increasing traffic in the area.—
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Trump spent months criticizing Warsh’s predecessor, Jerome Powell, for being reluctant to cut interests rates, with the Republican president arguing that lower borrowing costs would provide an economic boost.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The most recent occurrences have been reported to the Southfield Police Department, and CFCS continues to cooperate with local authorities while reviewing available security footage.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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With proper patient consent, AI tools can assist in reviewing medical information during early screening, identifying key indicators that confirm whether a case qualifies.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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