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
Rich Little Brokegirls founder Kimberly Bizu sat down with creator and corporate strategist Jodie Taylor, discussing what women of color navigating corporate spaces and creative careers need to know.
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Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
To uncover others, tribal governments and Indigenous influencers are actively discussing the potential benefits of AI in their communities — as well as the potential risks.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
His next story was a video of University of Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule discussing the importance of mental health.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
But a review of her full comments from 2007 showed the future first lady was discussing the challenges of raising her own family.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The solution that Senate Democrats and Republicans could be discussing is a short-term funding measure until December or later, along with votes on a small package of regular appropriations bills.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Mirreh was already on the FBI's radar after investigations in 2023 and 2024 for alleged ties to a juvenile terror suspect in Canada and discussing other ISIS attacks, a federal criminal complaint revealed.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
That could mean discussing the cost of living or the effect of cuts to the SNAP food aid program amid the federal government shutdown, Mamdani suggested.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Already, some fans online are discussing canceling their subscriptions, particularly if the disruption prevents them from watching football this weekend.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
To uncover others, tribal governments and Indigenous influencers are actively discussing the potential benefits of AI in their communities — as well as the potential risks.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
His next story was a video of University of Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule discussing the importance of mental health.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
But a review of her full comments from 2007 showed the future first lady was discussing the challenges of raising her own family.
—David Smiley, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The solution that Senate Democrats and Republicans could be discussing is a short-term funding measure until December or later, along with votes on a small package of regular appropriations bills.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Mirreh was already on the FBI's radar after investigations in 2023 and 2024 for alleged ties to a juvenile terror suspect in Canada and discussing other ISIS attacks, a federal criminal complaint revealed.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
That could mean discussing the cost of living or the effect of cuts to the SNAP food aid program amid the federal government shutdown, Mamdani suggested.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Already, some fans online are discussing canceling their subscriptions, particularly if the disruption prevents them from watching football this weekend.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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The Oxford Union debating society announced Tuesday the ouster of President-elect George Abaraonye after reported comments celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
22 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Measure 26-260 was crafted by the Portland City Council and referred to voters in June after months of debating how to present it to residents.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Wolff sued then, arguing that her claims were the latest of several attempts by the Trumps to bury reporting about their history with the disgraced financier.—
Graph Massara,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Several pension funds have come out against the package, arguing that the board of directors is too beholden to Musk, his behavior too reckless lately and the riches offered too much.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to documents obtained by the Star-Telegram, Denton County sheriff’s investigators spent months reviewing police records, jail records, hospital records and surveillance video before determining the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office had no fault.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Court officials have placed pressure on judges to move through their dockets faster, including by reviewing asylum cases without hearings.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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