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as in consultations
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
The discussions come in the wake of the shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school last month that federal officials have said was carried out by a transgender shooter, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Lately, Alex says she’s been trying to shift her page’s message, showing more interactions with her children than just discussions about their family’s appearance.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Rapoport continued on, sharing even more details about the discussions.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The city would also take proposals from different companies to operate ATN’s buses and fulfill resort service, and has even had discussions with the Orange County Transportation Authority, Emami said.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Our individual work, our discussions and our activities were not without political content.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Howard, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1991, suggested Manning should not have been included in offseason discussions about the leading candidates for college football's most coveted trophy.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Google adtech decision was initially set to be unveiled on Monday, but EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič urged a pause over concerns that the announcement could scuttle ongoing trade discussions with the US government.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Professors will record their lectures and other classroom discussions in a professional television studio, with quality lighting and audio.
—John Wisely, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Lately, Alex says she’s been trying to shift her page’s message, showing more interactions with her children than just discussions about their family’s appearance.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images Rapoport continued on, sharing even more details about the discussions.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The city would also take proposals from different companies to operate ATN’s buses and fulfill resort service, and has even had discussions with the Orange County Transportation Authority, Emami said.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Our individual work, our discussions and our activities were not without political content.
—Beverly Gologorsky
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Howard, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1991, suggested Manning should not have been included in offseason discussions about the leading candidates for college football's most coveted trophy.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The Google adtech decision was initially set to be unveiled on Monday, but EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič urged a pause over concerns that the announcement could scuttle ongoing trade discussions with the US government.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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The survey, purportedly designed to influence Treasury consultations on remote gambling taxation, represents the latest salvo in the industry's campaign against regulatory tightening.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Based in Nashville and working on projects across the country, the firm—which takes virtual consultations—brings its fresh style to new builds, renovations, and single or multiple room designs.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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In late June, McNair announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, after a few months of prayer, thoughts and conversations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Salon small talk Paqueta’s close relationship — and conversations — with his mother, Christiane Tolentino, became a point of interest in the case.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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These are the kinds of debates Evans and others behind the scenes at Leeds had to have this summer.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Anyway Decentralized exchanges were never meant to play by old rules.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Friday’s list, beyond Death, Grief and Bereavement, included talks on the basics of American Sign Language and autism spectrum distorders.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Senior Justice Department officials have held internal deliberations in recent days over potentially issuing a rule that could restrict transgender individuals from being able to own firearms, two officials familiar with the discussions confirmed Thursday to ABC News.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Despite the general isolation, Christie was able to share distinctive dialogues with her co-stars playing the few characters who could see Weems.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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