discussions

noun

plural of discussion
1
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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2
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 But the details of those discussions have remained largely undisclosed. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026 Researchers also identified discussions about using Tor and maintaining communications after shutdowns. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 The discussions were intentionally devoid of the kinds of power dynamics that tend to stop individuals from sharing their experiences and perspectives. — Allison Gilbert, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 With an energy akin to Burning Man, the vibe is distinctly hippie; guests are gnawing to get into heady discussions. — Uma Raja, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 There had been initial dialogue heading into the summer and intended to step up those discussions following the end of the summer window. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Republican lawmaker Carl DeMaio of San Diego has vocalized his opposition in discussions of the bill, criticizing the idea of providing funding to outlets that make political endorsements. — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 In their discussions, economists and policymakers debated the regulatory challenges in a world where tokenization is revolutionizing how financial assets are held and transferred. — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Recent concerns about the use of Flock cameras, however, convinced police to resume the community discussions. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
  1. debates
  2. conversations
  3. consultations
  4. talks
  5. consults
  6. dialogues
  7. conferences
  8. deliberations
Noun
  • Which way silverware should be placed in a dishwasher is the subject of hot debates.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kirk founded Turning Point USA and became one of the most recognizable conservative activists in the country through campus tours, political commentary and public debates that often attracted both supporters and protesters.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of debates
Noun
  • The school’s athletic director told Front Office Sports last month Tarleton has had conversations with multiple FBS leagues and wants to move up within the next five years.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Asian food Lucknow is considered by many Indians as one of the country’s greatest culinary capitals, but beyond the South Asian nation’s borders, the city has remained largely absent from global conversations about food.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of conversations
Noun
  • As a result, a draft resolution was created and the UN General Assembly held informal consultations on it in July.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The address encompasses three levels of retail, plus an employee lunchroom, an expansive alterations atelier along with dedicated spaces for fittings and bespoke consultations.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consultations
Noun
  • As trade talks with Canada remain on ice, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is set to travel to Mexico on Wednesday, according to Mexico’s trade minister.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The talks surrounding Sunday alcohol sales recently arose during a citizens forum at a recent meeting, said City Administrator Jeff Dingman.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of talks
Noun
  • Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.
    — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Path2Papers, a project at Cornell Law School, analyzed 1,600 consults and estimated that around 60% of DACA recipients would be subject to the 10-year ban.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consults
Noun
  • Oh, there are dialogues going on right now between the former leaders of the Parliament, the election that was the last sort of fair election in 2015.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • There are dialogues that are totally private, no one’s watching.
    — Agnes Callard, The New York Review of Books, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of dialogues
Noun
  • Eze, whose ministry has churches in the US, UK, and Canada, said many who attend his conferences are Black, but some are White as well.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Steinem, who struggled with stage fright most of her life, talked with women at gigantic conferences and in intimate kaffeeklatsches.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • The holdout The crowds of journalists and spectators became increasingly restless throughout the days of deliberations, testing the patience of staff at the Plymouth trial courthouse, a pristine legal complex surrounded by quiet fields and farmland.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The motion was filed as jurors in the murder trial were about to head into their seventh day of deliberations at Plymouth Superior Court after proceedings ended Thursday with the defense calling for the removal of one juror.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of deliberations

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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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