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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
Just in time for Roland Garros, where the main draw begins May 25, ‘The Tennis Podcast’ is bringing its insightful analysis and engaging discussions to The Athletic Podcast Network.
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The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Critics say Walters’ new standard is filled with misleading phrasing that seeks to steer the discussion in a particular direction.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The diplomatic discussions on the Ukraine war will continue tomorrow, when President Trump is scheduled to speak with Vladimir Putin and then Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
And yet, Høeg pointedly questioned the safety and effectiveness of multiple vaccines, including COVID shots—the sort of contribution that could influence the discussion, the ultimate vote, and, potentially, the eventual CDC director’s decision to accept the panel’s advice, Lee and Schwartz said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
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The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Critics say Walters’ new standard is filled with misleading phrasing that seeks to steer the discussion in a particular direction.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The diplomatic discussions on the Ukraine war will continue tomorrow, when President Trump is scheduled to speak with Vladimir Putin and then Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 18 May 2025
And yet, Høeg pointedly questioned the safety and effectiveness of multiple vaccines, including COVID shots—the sort of contribution that could influence the discussion, the ultimate vote, and, potentially, the eventual CDC director’s decision to accept the panel’s advice, Lee and Schwartz said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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At a time when in-depth articles or interviews are giving way to social media influencers reports, the place given to cultural debates becomes a fundamental issue.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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There's no perfect model—in fact, these varying models have been in debate for years.—
DJ Paoni,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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During the conversation, Brady revealed that contestants would sometimes show up drunk or high while attending tapings of the popular CBS game show.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Neither Henry nor Devers have been willing to detail that conversation until now, as Devers finally broke his silence on the discussion with a cryptic four-word message.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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One of the best ways to understand the entire process is to schedule a consultation and review your finances with a professional.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The next consultation day is from 9 to 11 a.m. May 17.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 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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Doctors admitted him to the hospital and ordered a neurology consult and imaging.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Anna Liotta, the author of Unlocking Generational CODES, speaks and consults with companies to navigate generational conflicts.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Recently the discourse around memecoins, and dragging the rest of the crypto landscape along as well, has turned decidedly political, as Democratic lawmakers have responded to several announcements by the Trump administration related to projects affiliated with the President’s family.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Politicians have a special obligation, by virtue of their outsize public platforms, to remove contempt from political discourse.—
Timothy Shriver,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2025
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Seven bargaining units are already in active talks with the California Department of Human Resources to reach new agreements.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress (BBC) Follow me on Twitter.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Crawford must have had other enemies, and so maybe one of them with massive financial resources approached Delia to kill him in exchange for ensuring that her family would be set for life.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The multilateral deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), won the backing of major powers, setting strict limits for Iranian nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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