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as in debate
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the discussion about the club budget went on for hours
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
discussions around the watercooler at work
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Recent Examples of discussion
On Monday, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony welcomed the sheriffs to the county, while FBI director Kash Patel and Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche held a discussion on how local law enforcement can work with the federal government.
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
That urgency was reinforced during a discussion of recent federal action.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Were there discussions about whether to go forward?
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 June 2025
There have been no specific discussions about which workers would lose jobs, but Supt.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
That urgency was reinforced during a discussion of recent federal action.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Were there discussions about whether to go forward?
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 June 2025
There have been no specific discussions about which workers would lose jobs, but Supt.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
Noun
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With Congress expected to slash federal aid soon, and with the latest state budget employing stopgap measures to comply with caps, that debate likely will resume soon.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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Those and another 13 will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday’s debate will air at 7 p.m. on ABC 10News.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 June 2025
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The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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For a time, Cruz would let women know about misoprostol—how to procure and take it—and support them through the process while the doctor would provide consultations and follow-up care to those who needed it, such as an ultrasound to confirm gestation or monitoring of heavy bleeding.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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On June 8, President Trump sent in 1,700 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines to help control the protests without California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) request or consultation.—
Amalia Huot-Marchand,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In The Permanente Medical Group, virtual specialty consults like these resolved 40% of cases immediately without the need for additional visits.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Through Safe in the Seat’s free car seat finder tool, online courses, helpful videos, personalized consults, and daily doses of safety tips and tricks, Michelle is empowering caregivers to keep their most precious cargo safe in the seat.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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Amid an uptick in threats to judges, former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the current hostility in America's political discourse imperils freedom and democracy.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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But there’s an even more troubling dimension that has gone almost unmentioned in public discourse and probably unnoticed by most observers: the racial wealth transfer.—
Jennifer Hochschild,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Yet Trump, whose administration had entered into talks with Iran aimed at reaching an agreement on the country's nuclear program, has backed the Israeli offensive and has openly contemplated joining the Israeli campaign through strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Share it consistently through talks, X posts or articles, backed by real results.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the No. 29 pick on Wednesday and a 2029 first-round pick.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Instead, the Wizards undercut both Florida franchises, drafted and traded Clayton to Utah in exchange for the No. 21 pick and multiple second-round picks.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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