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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 portal is open through Friday, at which point the discussion pivots from who’s going to who’s coming.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
This became a matter of discussion on a recent episode of The Real Brady Bros, the rewatch podcast led by Barry Williams (Greg) and Christopher Knight (Peter), with special guests Susan Olsen (Cindy) and Mike Lookinland (Bobby) making an appearance.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But while most discussions focused on the negative aspects of AI – stealing the vocals, notes and likenesses of public figures without permission – Travis represents a productive use of the technology.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
This became a matter of discussion on a recent episode of The Real Brady Bros, the rewatch podcast led by Barry Williams (Greg) and Christopher Knight (Peter), with special guests Susan Olsen (Cindy) and Mike Lookinland (Bobby) making an appearance.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
But while most discussions focused on the negative aspects of AI – stealing the vocals, notes and likenesses of public figures without permission – Travis represents a productive use of the technology.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
In a new Good Hang podcast discussion with Abbott Elementary's Quinta Brunson, Poehler discussed developing Leslie as a character ahead of the show's 2009 pilot episode, right down to the strikingly blonde hair on her head and what that said about the character at the time.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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Things got particularly ugly during 2016 presidential debates when he was asked to defend referring to women as fat pigs and slobs.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The pair are on opposite ends of the global conversation about gender and trans rights: Pascal, the brother of trans actress Lux, is a pro-trans advocate while Rowling has long espoused anti-trans views.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 1 min The Los Angeles Kings hosted the Edmonton Oilers Monday for a first-round Stanley Cup playoff game, and a pregame performance became a topic of conversation.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The residency includes consultations with industry professionals.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Among other services, LPE will help embed sustainability values in scripts through consultations, and provide training, panels and courses to up-skill industry works.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 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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Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The recent trip for the derm consult proved to be good and my dog is to continue with his ASIT injections.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2024
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Cassell occasionally brings this discourse to life as a panel host and guest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In previous generations, national figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall and James Baldwin played critical roles in helping to guide public discourse on the subject of race.—
Anne Tapp Jaksa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2025
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Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Iranian regime is enjoying the air of legitimacy granted to it by the Trump administration’s sudden pivot to direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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While in Spain, Belly and Conrad exchange handwritten letters, which help to re-establish their relationship.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Le Monde reports that French travelers visiting the U.S. are adapting to the fact that the cost of everything has increased by at least 25% in the past few years by staying for a shorter period, using home exchange sites, plus filling up on a large breakfast, and then buying takeaway sandwiches.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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