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
For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.
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P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
At the start of the episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable is back — and discussing some of the biggest Emmy news, including how submissions are down and what that will mean for this year’s race.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In court, the judge addressed a recording of Scott discussing his in-laws.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
If Senga fails to show that consistency, Stearns thinks the rotation is insulated enough to go without him, but what that means for him isn’t something the Mets are discussing right now.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Host Kyle Brandt and WWE superstar Seth Rollins were discussing the differences between being a professional wrestler at age 39 and an NFL player at 42, and things got a little heated.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
In an internal memo, a Meta executive did not explicitly mention AI when discussing the cuts but said they were needed to compensate for spending elsewhere.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The next episode will feature former Rancho Cordova Chief of Police Matt Tamayo and current Chief of Police Shaun Hampton, discussing the department’s biggest successes and future challenges.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet both Piker and Tolentino move from discussing nonlethal crimes of nuisance and destruction to making excuses for murder.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
At the start of the episode, the Awards Circuit Roundtable is back — and discussing some of the biggest Emmy news, including how submissions are down and what that will mean for this year’s race.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In court, the judge addressed a recording of Scott discussing his in-laws.
—Juliet Pennington, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
If Senga fails to show that consistency, Stearns thinks the rotation is insulated enough to go without him, but what that means for him isn’t something the Mets are discussing right now.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Host Kyle Brandt and WWE superstar Seth Rollins were discussing the differences between being a professional wrestler at age 39 and an NFL player at 42, and things got a little heated.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
In an internal memo, a Meta executive did not explicitly mention AI when discussing the cuts but said they were needed to compensate for spending elsewhere.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The next episode will feature former Rancho Cordova Chief of Police Matt Tamayo and current Chief of Police Shaun Hampton, discussing the department’s biggest successes and future challenges.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Yet both Piker and Tolentino move from discussing nonlethal crimes of nuisance and destruction to making excuses for murder.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Now lawmakers are eyeing more regulations and debating how to balance both the state’s clean energy goals with the economic benefits data centers bring.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buc-ee’s customers are debating a new policy requiring card payments at the pump.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Apr. 2026
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Video obtained by The News shows the victim arguing with the dog owner when a woman in red storms up and starts swinging.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The West Texas project recently received the largest air pollution permit ever granted in the US, while Musk’s Memphis project has faced multiple lawsuits arguing the gas turbines are worsening air quality in historically Black communities.—
Mark Chediak,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The sheriff’s office is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death, and the DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office is trying to determine the cause and manner of death, Deputy Chief Investigator Jess Dillard said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a note to the 2009 Moonwalk edition, co-editor Shaye Areheart said Jackson almost canceled the project after reviewing a copy.—
Steve Knopper,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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