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
Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
That same day, Jose’s wife sat in Community Mortuary in Chula Vista, discussing arrangements to bring her husband’s remains home.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Lomas was being actively recorded when the crash occurred, and a camera system was mounted on the plane itself, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a sensitive matter.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The video shows blood on the floor of the store and the officers discussing needing an ambulance for the man’s leg injury as a crowd gathers outside.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The pair appear to still be together, discussing their relationship with Glamour in December 2025, and more recently, spending time together at Coachella in April 2026.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
But when Sýkora began discussing Chmelař’s personality, the taller wing made a quick exit.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
That same day, Jose’s wife sat in Community Mortuary in Chula Vista, discussing arrangements to bring her husband’s remains home.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Lomas was being actively recorded when the crash occurred, and a camera system was mounted on the plane itself, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a sensitive matter.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The video shows blood on the floor of the store and the officers discussing needing an ambulance for the man’s leg injury as a crowd gathers outside.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Republicans said the expansions from the pandemic era went too far and tried to persuade Democrats to fund a temporary spending bill that didn't address the expiring ACA subsidies, with promises of discussing ways to continue the subsidies later.
—Bymary Kekatos, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The pair appear to still be together, discussing their relationship with Glamour in December 2025, and more recently, spending time together at Coachella in April 2026.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
But when Sýkora began discussing Chmelař’s personality, the taller wing made a quick exit.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 10 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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For tariffs that have been liquidated within 180 days, importers can also file a protest, which is a formal challenge with the CBP arguing that an error was made in assessing duties, such as the tariff rate applied to an import.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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The estate is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, funeral expenses, attorney's fees, and other relief, arguing that multiple parties share responsibility for Avery's death under Georgia law because their actions combined to cause a single fatal outcome.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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State attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta, are reviewing the deal and may try to block it in court.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Peace Officers Standards and Training, which governs law enforcement licensing in California, is reviewing Josett's certification.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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