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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
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Matching shirts, bows and pompoms now accompany performances, lunchtime discussions and a sense of belonging.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers players frequently find themselves at the center of discussions beyond baseball.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work.
—Rachel Mural, Fortune, 21 June 2026
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 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
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to describe private discussions, said talks included clarifying what Iran meant by recent statements about the Strait of Hormuz.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Matching shirts, bows and pompoms now accompany performances, lunchtime discussions and a sense of belonging.
—Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers players frequently find themselves at the center of discussions beyond baseball.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work.
—Rachel Mural, Fortune, 21 June 2026
If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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Lawmakers in Haiti, for example, have been known to pause parliamentary debates to watch Brazil play.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Research grounded in social identity theory suggests that people frequently incorporate national attachment into their personal identity, which helps explain why debates about patriotism can feel deeply emotional rather than purely intellectual.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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One of Wood’s earliest conversations with Reid centered on abandoning the heeled footwear that helped define earlier versions of the character.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Based on extensive research and conversations with Ms Lee, her family and others in her circle, Roché’s narrative emphasizes how much faith, patience and tireless effort was required of Lee’s generation just to secure the basic dignities of American citizenship.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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On Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said consultations through mediators were ongoing regarding the next phase of negotiations to draft a final agreement.—
Erin Cunningham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Contracting with a reputable Medicare brokerage to offer one-on-one consultations to your retiring employees costs your company nothing and delivers significant value.—
Sylvia Gordon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The agreement calls for an immediate end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, and sets out expectations for the next phase of talks, which will tackle more challenging issues, mainly the future of Iran's nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That has tribes urgently seeking government-to-government talks with Interior Department officials in a bid to win an exemption, according to Blaine Harden of Inside Climate News.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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But since this efficiency exercise was first announced, the amount the state expects to save from the consults’ recommendations has been dramatically reduced.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The film traces a father-son relationship across several years through recurring dialogues, with the director choosing to leave the conclusion open.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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By bringing suppliers together, Source also intends to open up more dialogues.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The anti-expansion provision in the bill now includes the Big 12 and ACC, with the senators changing the language that now includes conferences that bring in $700 million in revenue from not being allowed to join forces like the Avengers.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Beginning in the mid-1990s, LGBTQ activists from leading Fortune 100 corporations would meet at yearly Out & Equal conferences to network and share strategies for creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplace cultures.—
Tamar Carroll,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Raymond Meza, who chaired the Charter Reform Commission, acknowledged that pay, staffing and the cost of each council office didn’t come up during his panel’s deliberations.—
Los Angeles City Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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All documents, including drafts and internal deliberations, concerning MLB’s decision to issue and publicly announce the June 2026 warnings, and any analysis of whether doing so adhered to the Code or with MLB’s treatment of comparable non-religious expression.—
Armando Salguero,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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