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 text messages in 2024 between Johnson and Duffey revealed that the two men used suggestive language while discussing women colleagues.
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The group’s posts, discussing everything from now-defunct rides to sharing historical photos, have become spaces for people to share their own memories of past visits or reminisce about their favorite roller coasters.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among the officials featured onscreen discussing how the Biden Administration had allegedly used the federal government to target Christians.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
After receiving an email about the show, Cameli spent 90 minutes on Zoom discussing Garrett’s storyline with the show’s team.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
As for his daughters Nila Blu, 4 and Journi Aliah, 2, Christopher lights up discussing them.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Trask, then a front office executive for the Los Angeles Raiders, was in Sacramento discussing building a stadium for the team in town.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Like many filmmakers, Nolan is especially engaging when discussing his characters rather than his narrative.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The group’s posts, discussing everything from now-defunct rides to sharing historical photos, have become spaces for people to share their own memories of past visits or reminisce about their favorite roller coasters.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was among the officials featured onscreen discussing how the Biden Administration had allegedly used the federal government to target Christians.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 28 May 2026
After receiving an email about the show, Cameli spent 90 minutes on Zoom discussing Garrett’s storyline with the show’s team.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
As for his daughters Nila Blu, 4 and Journi Aliah, 2, Christopher lights up discussing them.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Trask, then a front office executive for the Los Angeles Raiders, was in Sacramento discussing building a stadium for the team in town.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Like many filmmakers, Nolan is especially engaging when discussing his characters rather than his narrative.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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The world is still debating whether this is a short-term disruption while farmers are already being forced to make decisions today that will have consequences next year.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Regulators are debating whether the new data centers will strain the Texas power grid and affect electricity costs.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The men were arguing about a conflict that their children were having, the mother told the TV station.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Police arrested nine girls after questioning students and reviewing CCTV footage that investigators say shows some students setting a fire inside the dormitory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Paxton’s office is currently reviewing Lululemon’s Restricted Substances List (RSL) and its internal testing protocols.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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