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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
The Cincinnati city manager's qualifications sparked a heated discussion at a debate Tuesday night among the mayor and one of his Republican challengers.
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
There is also discussion of the $10 billion Walter’s TWG Global holding company recently received from Mubadala Capital, an investment arm of Mubadala Investment Company, the sovereign wealth fund based in the United Arab Emirates, and what that transaction portends for Walter’s next move.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 June 2025
The fragile ceasefire and how to approach Iran and its nuclear ambitions moving forward are likely to be a subject of discussion among world leaders at the NATO summit.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
There is also discussion of the $10 billion Walter’s TWG Global holding company recently received from Mubadala Capital, an investment arm of Mubadala Investment Company, the sovereign wealth fund based in the United Arab Emirates, and what that transaction portends for Walter’s next move.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 June 2025
There has been some recent discussion about women needing more than eight hours during certain periods of their cycle, but this is yet to reach the mainstream.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 24 June 2025
The fragile ceasefire and how to approach Iran and its nuclear ambitions moving forward are likely to be a subject of discussion among world leaders at the NATO summit.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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Where interest rates should be today, and when they should be reduced, is already a topic of debate inside the Fed, a decision, it should be noted, that cannot be made unilaterally by the chair.—
Ron Insana,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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For the more religious who follow halacha, or traditional Jewish law, the question about how to handle the starting and ending times of Shabbat has been a topic of debate ever since the congregation was founded in 1905.—
Dan Fellner,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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Now, thanks to a team at the University of California, Davis, there's a new brain-computer interface (BCI) system that's opening up real-time, natural conversation for people who can't speak.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The list sparked some conversation in the comments section as fans rushed to agree and reflect on some of the treats that have been lost to the past.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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According to the company, over 60% of users who complete a consultation go on to purchase a product.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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But far fewer are conducting serious research, seeking professional consultation or actually moving.—
Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels,
The Conversation,
2 July 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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On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health.—
Jariel Arvin,
Miami Herald,
21 June 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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Reid proudly identifies as a feminist, using her platform to normalize the term in public discourse and deter misconceptions surrounding gender equality.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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After 10 years of Trump dominating and altering the nation’s political discourse, Democrats’ language is now changing.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In a 179-page court filing submitted in 2024, prosecutors finally unpacked years of whispers and street talk in granular detail, laying out an explosive account of what allegedly happened before, during and after that fateful night in Las Vegas.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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But along with streamlining testing and certification processes, the talks had the additional goal of growing a domestic industry.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Both exchanges happened in front of witnesses, including a husband of one of the women, according to the letter.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 July 2025
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The scam began with a message, then a friendly exchange.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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