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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
Meaningful conversations between my wife and me are thwarted by her unwillingness to engage in rational discussions.
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R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent revelations have shown a top member of Orban’s government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.
—Justin Spike, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent revelations have shown a top member of his government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Antetokounmpo’s status dominated league discussions as the trade deadline approached, but he wasn’t dealt.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Two Pakistani officials said discussions between the heads of the delegations will resume after a break.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Pakistani side was surprised that talks broke down and a deal to end the war with Iran didn’t emerge after Iranian and US negotiators met in marathon discussions in Islamabad.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Financial discussions are strong today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent revelations have shown a top member of Orban’s government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.
—Justin Spike, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent revelations have shown a top member of his government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.
—Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Antetokounmpo’s status dominated league discussions as the trade deadline approached, but he wasn’t dealt.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Two Pakistani officials said discussions between the heads of the delegations will resume after a break.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The Pakistani side was surprised that talks broke down and a deal to end the war with Iran didn’t emerge after Iranian and US negotiators met in marathon discussions in Islamabad.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Signaling progress in the peace talks, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran were engaged in discussions mediated by some Gulf states for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could end the conflict, although the odds for reaching a partial deal before the Tuesday deadline were slim.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Financial discussions are strong today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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There are important and legitimate debates to be had about the role of AI in warfare; from autonomy and targeting to surveillance and escalation.—
Robert F. Dees,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Congress should refuse, and the reason has nothing to do with traditional debates about surveillance.—
Patrick Eddington,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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With the Moon in your sign linking to Jupiter in your communication zone, conversations feel smoother and more supportive.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
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Start by having one of these conversations with your partner.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The amenities come from bilingual surveys, consultations with Indigenous leaders (who helped inspire the sunroom), and observations of how children interact with libraries and parks, Mayo-Peaseley said, among others.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Before her four in-person consultations, Charlene took virtual meetings with about 12 clinics.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Iran has also acknowledged indirect talks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Many of the tribes TxDOT consults are in southwest-central and southeast Oklahoma, an acknowledgment of their Texas roots.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Much like the Socrates of Plato’s dialogues (which the novel frequently alludes to), Thomas, in a sense, is the narrator’s invention.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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The trial lasted three weeks, but when the case went to the jury, on March 20th, deliberations took less than six hours.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Although Braddy’s age didn’t come up in their deliberations, the jurors acknowledged that had Braddy received the death penalty, the now 76-year-old would likely never be executed.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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