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
The open letter comes as EU Member states are discussing plans to combine funding for culture, media and civil society into a single pot.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Board members had signed nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing information related to the search, partly to protect candidates’ current employment.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The firm’s biweekly webinars provide a consistent forum for discussing core topics such as TSP allocation, retirement income strategies, and healthcare coordination.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Blue Planet then took the focus, with broadcasters Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin discussing the importance of the franchise on plastics and environmental awareness of our oceans.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
His office said the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes Division is investigating and discussing next steps with the LA County District Attorney's Office.
—Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 May 2026
That includes discussing the full range of available approaches—including where options like Myfembree may fit—within the context of your own symptoms, priorities and health history.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Here is a look at Miami’s defensive roster after the NFL draft, discussing the potential roles of the newcomers added recently.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Coe had a history of discussing time spent behind bars, though both Rolling Stone and CNN say the extent of his criminal past — which included charges for grand theft auto and possession of burglary tools — was believed to have been hyperbolic.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
Board members had signed nondisclosure agreements barring them from discussing information related to the search, partly to protect candidates’ current employment.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The firm’s biweekly webinars provide a consistent forum for discussing core topics such as TSP allocation, retirement income strategies, and healthcare coordination.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Blue Planet then took the focus, with broadcasters Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin discussing the importance of the franchise on plastics and environmental awareness of our oceans.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 8 May 2026
His office said the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes Division is investigating and discussing next steps with the LA County District Attorney's Office.
—Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 8 May 2026
That includes discussing the full range of available approaches—including where options like Myfembree may fit—within the context of your own symptoms, priorities and health history.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Here is a look at Miami’s defensive roster after the NFL draft, discussing the potential roles of the newcomers added recently.
—Omar Kelly
may 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Coe had a history of discussing time spent behind bars, though both Rolling Stone and CNN say the extent of his criminal past — which included charges for grand theft auto and possession of burglary tools — was believed to have been hyperbolic.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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But debating such topics is the lifeblood of the draft, which manufactures would-be experts for the kind of second-guessing that helps fuel rampant and often inaccurate speculation.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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While Shug’s Bagels owner and founder Justin Shugrue is originally from New York, don't waste your time debating whether or not Shug's makes New York-style bagels.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors, meanwhile, have emphasized the importance of transparency, arguing that allowing cameras in the courtroom helps counter misinformation and ensures public trust in the proceedings.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Dong wrote articles arguing for constitutional democracy, political reform and transparency in politics — views allowed to circulate freely in the past that are now taboo in China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Coach Mitch Johnson must have known the Spurs needed to get the De’Aaron Fox-Victor Wembanyama pick-and-roll going more after reviewing Game 1.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Users will be able to choose between an automatic process, or reviewing changes to memory directly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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