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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
In New York, one idea that is up for discussion is showcasing Italian craftsmanship in store windows.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Ambitious is looking at a multi-platform release for Tehk City next year, with discussions underway with domestic and international distributors and steamers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The breathless discussion about that photograph felt almost like a yearning for the past, when consensus could be built through celluloid.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Since the subject was the main guiding thread of last year’s edition, many attending participants cited a certain exhaustion over continued discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in composing.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Ambitious is looking at a multi-platform release for Tehk City next year, with discussions underway with domestic and international distributors and steamers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
The breathless discussion about that photograph felt almost like a yearning for the past, when consensus could be built through celluloid.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Since the subject was the main guiding thread of last year’s edition, many attending participants cited a certain exhaustion over continued discussions on the use of artificial intelligence in composing.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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After at least half a decade of acute concern about the way that platforms such as Instagram may affect young people, as well as intense debate about how best to keep kids safe online, Meta has arrived at a label that was invented in the 1980s because parents were upset by movies such as Gremlins.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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The candidate sought to clarify his comments publicly at least twice after the debate.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Healthcare providers should also broach those conversations with their patients, especially if someone is falling behind on their screenings.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Reuters found that a chatbot was able to have a romantic conversation with an eight-year-old, for instance.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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My masseuse began with a consultation to assess my pain points and specific areas of focus before 60 minutes of pure relaxation ensued.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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Currently in development, the project will incorporate materials from the Peace Foundation’s archives alongside expert consultations and research into Chinese market dynamics and audience preferences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Joy’s voice sits inside a rich octet, where horns and piano converse like old friends.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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My and my colleagues’ research into the ways brain activity across people aligns or diverges as they converse suggests that seeking to persuade may not be the most fruitful way to approach a conversation.—
Emily Falk,
Scientific American,
25 Sep. 2025
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The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Abraham Rutchick,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Political satire on national television—particularly on NBC’s SNL—continues to shape public discourse, and the latest episode, which lampooned Bondi and Noem, drew attention for its comedic send-up of recent Senate testimony and the ongoing government shutdown.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The discourse surrounding Norton’s reelection plans is part of a larger movement of younger Democrats crying for fresh blood in the lawmaker ranks after the 2024 election.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Oct. 2025
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But as Muttaqi went about a public relations blitz in India and held talks with Indian officials, deadly clashes erupted along the Durand Line border between Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent days.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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The banks are discussing an emergency loan backed by Argentine assets, the people said, while cautioning that talks are ongoing and specific collateral is still being ironed out.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Islamabad — Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared in recent days with the exchange of deadly gunfire between the neighbors that has stoked fears of a wider conflict.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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Yossi's brother, Eli Sharabi, was also kidnapped during the attacks and was later released in a hostages-for-prisoners exchange deal.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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