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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
The Las Vegas Raiders are working toward finalizing an agreement to make Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak their head coach, a person with knowledge of the discussions said Sunday.
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Mark Anderson, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Equally, industry discussions at Göteborg did not skirt the large challenges facing the Nordics, often shared by the global industry at large at a time of wrenching industry disruption.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
An official involved in the discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic talks, said each patient can travel with two relatives, while 50 people who left Gaza during the war can return each day.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Once a week, Quimby facilitated discussions among clients, asking big questions about life, death and their philosophies of life.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s valuable enough to take him off the table in trade discussions.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Mark Anderson, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Equally, industry discussions at Göteborg did not skirt the large challenges facing the Nordics, often shared by the global industry at large at a time of wrenching industry disruption.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
An official involved in the discussions, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic talks, said each patient can travel with two relatives, while 50 people who left Gaza during the war can return each day.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Once a week, Quimby facilitated discussions among clients, asking big questions about life, death and their philosophies of life.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
While centering on twenty-first-century rhetoric, IPS programs often incorporate embodied learning models including meditation, somatic movement, play, collaborative cooking, and other experiential activities alongside presentations, discussions, and publications.
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone’s critics and reporters.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
That’s valuable enough to take him off the table in trade discussions.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Right before the crash, discussions captured on the cockpit voice recorder indicated that the pilot wanted the landing gear to be launched.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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The same rule that bans smoking and the use of cell phones during debates, among other things, also bars the display of slogans, banners or plaques.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Legal closure, unresolved debates With the misdemeanor plea now entered, Kamau avoids a felony conviction and the uncertainty of a jury trial.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some teens worry that relying on AI for emotional support could make real conversations harder.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Travel, in particular, will benefit from open conversations about the facts of your schedule — and be sure to write down important information.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Both parties have since agreed to hold follow-on discussions after consultations with their capitals, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Several nonprofit organizations are also providing free legal consultations on a case-by-case basis.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Asked about the pending deadline, a White House official told USA TODAY that Trump would like to keep limits on nuclear weapons and involve China in arms control talks.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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The current talks also coincide with the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States on Thursday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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Because of this, Gibson and her family are attempting to pay out of pocket for private consults and treatment.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump also canceled bilateral dialogues on regional matters including immigration, drug-trafficking and maritime issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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Engage in regular, proactive dialogues with institutional investors, demonstrating accessibility and a willingness to listen.—
Sam Wolf,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The VdR–Industry program, which runs from April 19 to 22, includes project presentations, conferences and networking opportunities.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The hotel and water park regularly serve as a venue for meetings, conferences and events, including the 2017 Wisconsin Republican Party convention and last year's state Democratic Party convention.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The people spoke under the condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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During the board’s deliberations, member Michael Provence raised the question of whether the house should get additional consideration since the number of Colonial Revival-style cottages is declining.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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