Thesaurus results for DISCUSSIONS

discussions

noun

plural of discussion

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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talking or a talk between two or more people discussions around the watercooler at work

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Recent Examples of discussions Deadline hears that the BBC has held tentative discussions about whether Sounds could be folded in with iPlayer to create a single streaming service for video and audio, not unlike Netflix and YouTube. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026 Sotheby’s announced Thursday that the works, recently designated French national treasures, had been withdrawn following discussions between the Schlumberger family and the city of Aix-en-Provence, Cézanne’s hometown. — Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026 The story of the affluent, white nurse who killed her three young children has become a lightning rod of sorts for discussions about postpartum mental health and about how filicidal mothers are treated by the judicial system. — Anja Aronowsky Cronberg, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026 But what the site will look like in the future will be a matter for discussions with local officials, historians, preservationists and others. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 Allrecipes points to Reddit discussions where shoppers compare store brand chips, cookies and candy with national brand versions. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 According to people familiar with discussions about the policy, Bennett’s prior objections were a message intended for his domestic political constituency. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026 The discussions highlighted how technologies developed to improve security could also become tools for groups seeking to evade existing defenses. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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Noun

There's also plenty of debates and discussions, and that's what leads us here today.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Her worldwide museum experience had taught her the foibles of museums and academia, but her sense of humor and common sense settled some sticky situations while moving (the museum) as a center for socially transformative debates.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of debates

Noun

Orlando was always within reach, sharing recipes and starting conversations about food systems.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of conversations

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Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
While Orbán’s government had failed to secure such a change, Ukraine’s parliament last week expanded minority-language education rights alongside Ukrainian following weeks of bilateral consultations.

— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of consultations

Noun

Iranian negotiators are in Qatar for talks on a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

— Sarah el Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
The talks could lead to decade-long energy partnerships, giving Moscow an opportunity to extend its influence in Africa as China and Western countries pursue nuclear deals of their own.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of talks

Noun

Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Complimentary fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, nutrition consults, Pilates, breathing classes, and flow yoga are among many other options.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of consults

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Just keep in mind that some applications have non-standard Save dialogs, so this trick might not work for those.

— Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
The director has been learning Portuguese in preparation for the film, seeking direct communication with the cast and crew and greater proximity to the characters’ dialogues and experiences.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dialogues

Noun

Families with small kids; business travelers attending conferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Yormark’s hiring at the Big 12 marked a broader shift in how college conferences have approached leadership amid unprecedented financial and structural upheaval.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of conferences

Noun

The longtime preference of Husted, a former lieutenant governor, was to run for governor, according to multiple people familiar with internal party deliberations.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
During deliberations in Clancy’s trial, the jury foreperson wrote notes to the court saying a holdout juror was not following the law.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

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