discussing

present participle of discuss

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of discussing The Bruin has also begun discussing programming partnerships with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, including opportunities for PhD students to curate screenings. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 Other leagues are increasingly discussing centralizing their local media rights sales, with the possibility of bundling them together on a streaming service such as Amazon Prime Video, DAZN, ESPN, or YouTube. Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, the nonprofit is discussing a possible memorial with local agencies. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The film features creative leaders like Kevin Feige, Jennifer Lee, and Jon Favreau discussing their childhood love for Disney. Eve Chen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Apple continues to believe the earbuds will launch in 2027, said the people, who asked not to be identified when discussing unannounced products. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Lawmakers are also discussing a potential carveout that would allow certain low-dose THC beverages, including products like those manufactured by Fabric, to remain on the market. Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 That was Davis, who sat for interviews with investigators in 1998, 1999, 2008 and 2009, in addition to sitting for a BET documentary and discussing details in his book. Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The sources asked to remain anonymous when discussing private information. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
Verb
  • Supporters are circulating clips of Ossoff’s speeches, debating his prospects against other potential 2028 Democratic contenders and increasingly comparing his trajectory with Obama’s rapid rise from the Senate to the White House.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Opportunities are delayed because organizations are debating whose numbers are correct rather than deciding what actions to take.
    Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On Monday, prosecutors submitted a six-page pleading to the judge arguing against restricting the accuser's testimony.
    John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As of Thursday afternoon, McGrane was still reviewing the judge’s order and was not yet ready to comment, said Joe Parris, a spokesperson for McGrane.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
  • After reviewing enough job posts that listed the position as remote only to find out the company requires employees to work in office, Petersen doesn’t trust job descriptions anymore.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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