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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
According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite their protestations, similar rules in place in parts of Europe and discussions in other parts of the world continue – Trump tariffs be damned.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The headline innovation is the inaugural European Film Exhibition Conference, organized with Spain’s exhibitors’ federation FECE, delivering four blocks of discussions that will feed into a public report on policy, funding levers and audience evolution.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Álvarez specifically identifies Colombian President Duque and former President Alvaro Uribe as having knowledge of a secret meeting at a Marriott Hotel in Bogota where discussions included combating the ELN.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Specifically, the reality star pointed to the show’s tendency to omit or edit around more substantive discussions of her tensions with her castmates as a factor in her decision to exit.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Connolly has recused himself from the discussions, CNBC previously reported, according to the people familiar with the process.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Max Tani, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Katz, Mamdani’s campaign manager, said there were private discussions between the two.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite their protestations, similar rules in place in parts of Europe and discussions in other parts of the world continue – Trump tariffs be damned.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The headline innovation is the inaugural European Film Exhibition Conference, organized with Spain’s exhibitors’ federation FECE, delivering four blocks of discussions that will feed into a public report on policy, funding levers and audience evolution.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Álvarez specifically identifies Colombian President Duque and former President Alvaro Uribe as having knowledge of a secret meeting at a Marriott Hotel in Bogota where discussions included combating the ELN.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Specifically, the reality star pointed to the show’s tendency to omit or edit around more substantive discussions of her tensions with her castmates as a factor in her decision to exit.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Nov. 2025
In contrast, outgoing chief Jennings has remained out of public eye in recent months as the city has grappled with these discussions.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Connolly has recused himself from the discussions, CNBC previously reported, according to the people familiar with the process.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
Noun
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Minneapolis is once again the focus of debates about violence involving law enforcement after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother, in her car.—
Ben Jones,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mindful debates can nourish open communication.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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The broadcast, known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers insightful conversations with world-class artists, authors, chefs and musicians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Being polite about the topic at hand will help your conversations stay productive.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Alzugaray added that Cuba’s government should be in the midst of intense conversations and consultations with its allies, like China and Russia.—
Orlando Matos,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center’s nutrition consultations add to a lineup that leans toward learning and immersion.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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Recent talks between the Dutch and Chinese governments show signs of resolving the crisis.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Deepak Chopra Wellness guru, author The 79-year-old recently launched a wellness platform offering various meditations, live digital sessions with him and a Deepak Chopra AI chatbot drawing from his decades of writing and talks that users can interact with directly.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Linda Blair earned an Oscar nomination for the memorable child role in The Exorcist as Regan, a young girl possessed by a demon whose mother Chris (Ellen Burstyn) consults with Catholic priests on removing the entity.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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Pre-arrival photo consults help estimate graft counts, map a design, and explain how prices range with case complexity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The series is written by Raj, DK and Suman Kumar, featuring dialogues by Sumit Arora.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Retori was founded in 2024 by creative director Salma Rachid and is centered on dialogues with a diverse community of artists that each season inform its collections.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those conferences will be represented in Thursday night’s first CFP semifinal between Miami and Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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With both teams sitting outside the top of their respective conferences, the trade represents a gamble—one that could reshape the direction of each franchise long after this season.—
Sam Crenshaw,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Was the trader just lucky or privy to classified government deliberations?—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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This story delves into the power and water demands of data centers and the deliberations of policymakers about this rising industry.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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