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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
Others come during private discussions.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Make no mistake, our goal remains to have constructive discussions with WBD’s Board to reach an agreement that is in the best interests of WBD shareholders.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Perhaps predictably, the discussions around that case have been rife with accusations of voter fraud.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.
—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
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
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
Skubal’s side evidently saw little point in advancing the discussions.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Make no mistake, our goal remains to have constructive discussions with WBD’s Board to reach an agreement that is in the best interests of WBD shareholders.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 12 Jan. 2026
Perhaps predictably, the discussions around that case have been rife with accusations of voter fraud.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
According to two people familiar with the discussions, earlier this year, Döpfner talked to Bari Weiss about buying her opinion site, The Free Press.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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Goldman’s interest comes as prediction markets gain visibility amid debates over market transparency and regulatory boundaries.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The importance of information literacy has only grown with the rise of content generated by AI and large language models (LLMs), sparking new debates about reliability, accountability and correction.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 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
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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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The Marlins asked for him in trade talks with the Yankees about Cabrera last month.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sudan peace talks resume in Cairo as the conflict between the army and Rapid Support Forces approaches the three-year mark since April 2023.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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In many cases, tech companies are specifically designing their chatbots to keep users engaged, encouraging on-going dialogues that could result in emotional dependency.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
26 Dec. 2025
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Any interaction, including dialogues and reunions of separated families, between the two Koreas have been suspended in recent years.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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When are parent-teacher conferences.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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The guide recommends staying current by reading academic papers, taking courses, and attending conferences.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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With sales of Ray-Ban Meta frames taking hold, Facebook-owner Meta has suggested increasing annual capacity to 20 million units or more by the end of 2026, said the people, asking not to be named because the deliberations are private.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Georgia lawmakers and advocates have gathered at the state Capitol in Atlanta to begin months of discussions, deliberations, and votes for the 2026 legislative session.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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