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
Trump representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who were also discussing nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva before turning to the war in Europe, met with Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour Thursday discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, but took no action for a second month.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The first interview addresses the Mosley family, and finds Nicholas discussing his father’s political evolution.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The proud dad didn’t mention the eye-catching ‘do in his caption, instead discussing Jameson’s love of hockey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The two sides are discussing now.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who were also discussing nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva before turning to the war in Europe, were due to meet with Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Smith has told Congress that he is barred by court orders from discussing any aspects of the probe that have not been previously disclosed in court filings.
—Jana Winter, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The state’s Republican governor, Henry McMaster, and major GOP candidates to replace him have largely framed their responses to the measles outbreak around the concept of medical freedom, particularly when discussing vaccine mandates.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour Thursday discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, but took no action for a second month.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
The first interview addresses the Mosley family, and finds Nicholas discussing his father’s political evolution.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
The proud dad didn’t mention the eye-catching ‘do in his caption, instead discussing Jameson’s love of hockey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The two sides are discussing now.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Trump representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who were also discussing nuclear negotiations with Iran in Geneva before turning to the war in Europe, were due to meet with Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Smith has told Congress that he is barred by court orders from discussing any aspects of the probe that have not been previously disclosed in court filings.
—Jana Winter, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The state’s Republican governor, Henry McMaster, and major GOP candidates to replace him have largely framed their responses to the measles outbreak around the concept of medical freedom, particularly when discussing vaccine mandates.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Republicans are debating how and whether to pass more major legislation.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to the news release, this involved debating search-and-seizure questions, determining if proper authorization was given for a detective to search a suspect’s computer and presenting the evidence persuasively under real courtroom norms.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Attorneys for Brown, Raygoza and Samane spent the week arguing that the government’s case was blown out of proportion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Clintons were subpoenaed to appear under oath in front of the committee for a deposition in January, but failed to comply, arguing the subpoenas were without legal merit.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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As adroit Mercury starts reversing through your contemplative 12th house, its retrograde invites you to press pause on the cosmic movie in favor of reviewing what’s already happened.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Goals of the plan include reviewing academic programs, with an aim of enrolling 20 students per program, building financial strength and regaining accreditation.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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