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
While discussing the current compensation system in college sports, the president went on a tirade against the Supreme Court for unanimously ruling against the NCAA’s restrictions on noncash compensation for college athletes in 2021.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 7 Mar. 2026
In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Last year, a buzzy documentary, filmmaker Dan Farah’s The Age of Disclosure, contained interviews with 34 current and former government officials discussing UAPs.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Iranian state television reported Friday that a leadership council had started discussing how to convene the country’s Assembly of Experts, which will select the new supreme leader.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Malkin, whose contract expires after this season, was visibly miffed when discussing the situation after Saturday’s loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The rodeo traces its roots to 1938, when the Austin Chamber of Commerce began discussing a livestock show to promote beef production in Central Texas.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 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, met with Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
—Arkansas Online, 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
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 7 Mar. 2026
In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Last year, a buzzy documentary, filmmaker Dan Farah’s The Age of Disclosure, contained interviews with 34 current and former government officials discussing UAPs.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Mar. 2026
Iranian state television reported Friday that a leadership council had started discussing how to convene the country’s Assembly of Experts, which will select the new supreme leader.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Malkin, whose contract expires after this season, was visibly miffed when discussing the situation after Saturday’s loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The rodeo traces its roots to 1938, when the Austin Chamber of Commerce began discussing a livestock show to promote beef production in Central Texas.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 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, met with Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council.
—Arkansas Online, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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For groups debating between multiple post-match options, the convenience factor here stacks up well.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Joe Carter connected off the Philadelphia Phillies’ Mitch Williams with the clinching home run, Gaston was studying a stat sheet, debating whether to use Darnell Coles to bat for Alfredo Griffin, the light-hitting, 36-year-old infielder on deck.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some residents and community groups say conditions around MacArthur Park remain far from resolved, arguing that drug activity and safety concerns persist despite recent enforcement and outreach efforts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Citadel Securities published a blistering takedown of the Citrini essay, noting, for instance, that demand for software engineers is up 11% year over year, and more broadly arguing that productivity shocks have historically expanded output and raised real incomes.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is reviewing the request.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jackson wrote that the appeals court was correct to defer to the immigration judge’s judgment when reviewing Urias-Orellana’s appeal claims, as is outlined by the Immigration and Nationality Act.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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