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as in debates
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 conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
discussions around the watercooler at work
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Recent Examples of discussions
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Leaders of several other countries — including India, Kenya and Ukraine — were expected to join for discussions.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
One source with knowledge of early discussions of the executive order said the idea of banning foreign nationals from working on such models had been floated for that order, but the idea never made it into a draft.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Other footage showed the president having discussions with other guests.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Simard’s discussions with First Native people led her to include centuries-old Indigenous, natural-world wisdom into her studies and conclusions.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The dispute risks derailing the discussions on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and future talks over Iran’s nuclear program.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 June 2026
There have been discussions over the past four months about whether Guthrie was abducted by just one person, or if multiple people participated.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 June 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Leaders of several other countries — including India, Kenya and Ukraine — were expected to join for discussions.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
One source with knowledge of early discussions of the executive order said the idea of banning foreign nationals from working on such models had been floated for that order, but the idea never made it into a draft.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Other footage showed the president having discussions with other guests.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.
—Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Simard’s discussions with First Native people led her to include centuries-old Indigenous, natural-world wisdom into her studies and conclusions.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
The dispute risks derailing the discussions on a truce extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and future talks over Iran’s nuclear program.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 7 June 2026
There have been discussions over the past four months about whether Guthrie was abducted by just one person, or if multiple people participated.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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The two-day event featured discussions spanning the healthcare landscape, from new industry commitments on prior authorization and the growing role of AI to ongoing debates over how to balance pharmaceutical innovation with affordability.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Kristi Burton Brown, another former state party chair, questioned Marx’s apparent disinterest in policy discussions and debates.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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Officials are already shuttling between their various capitals for conversations about what the parties might get from it.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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Even those who work part- or full-time still end up shouldering the brunt of the practical labor (cooking, cleaning, caretaking, scheduling) and emotional labor (initiating hard conversations, offering support, anticipating needs, absorbing stress).—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Dec. 2025
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Since 2018, China and Russia have institutionalized their bilateral consultations on the Arctic.—
ELIZABETH ECONOMY,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Dec. 2025
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Environmental surveys and community consultations will take place in parallel, as required by Quebec procedures.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Nov. 2025
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The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning, the source said, as the US was striking Iran.—
Arpita Dasika,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Talcove consults with the government on tracking illicit funds.—
Laura Geller,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The next steps are psychological consults, a physical exam, uterine evaluation and blood work.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Only dialogues, co-edited by me, under my copyright.—
Milan Kundera,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Have open dialogues about personal work styles and actively solicit input on how tasks can be best accomplished; this reinforces trust and demonstrates respect for individual capabilities.—
Dmitriy Schwarzburg,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, during the 2026-27 school year, the UIL will allow a 35-second shot clock for basketball that will be optional in all conferences for varsity tournaments and showcases upon mutual agreement between coaches.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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Well, Texas Tech's most prominent booster, Cody Campbell, has some very pointed comments for those schools, conferences, or institutions considering taking action against the program.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Commissioners have heard presentations from county officials and deliberations will continue through Wednesday, June 17, according to Tripple’s presentation.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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On Capitol Hill, where months-long negotiations over the renewal of the FISA 702 program appeared close to an end, Pulte's appointment came as a surprise to the lawmakers involved in the deliberations.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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