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as in consultations
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
Share discoveries and ask questions in team discussions.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City came as Rubio arrived in the country for discussions about the war and the hostages.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The measures were the result of months of discussions and a last-minute sprint that forced lawmakers to come back over the weekend, past what was supposed to be a Friday deadline for the legislature.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Created for anime discussions in which users share anonymous posts, the forum has become an outlet for wider discourse, including political discussions.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
OpenAI declined to comment on the discussions.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The city would also take proposals from different companies to operate ATN’s buses and fulfill resort service, and has even had discussions with the Orange County Transportation Authority, Emami said.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Israel’s escalating assault on Gaza City came as Rubio arrived in the country for discussions about the war and the hostages.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
If both polls and discussions with my friends are anything to go by, Americans feel forever locked in a state of political conflict.
—Sarah Stein Lubrano, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The measures were the result of months of discussions and a last-minute sprint that forced lawmakers to come back over the weekend, past what was supposed to be a Friday deadline for the legislature.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Blake Lively previously identified Swift as a person in her orbit would have knowledge about discussions regarding working conditions on the set of the movie, produced by Wayfarer Studios.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Created for anime discussions in which users share anonymous posts, the forum has become an outlet for wider discourse, including political discussions.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
OpenAI declined to comment on the discussions.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The city would also take proposals from different companies to operate ATN’s buses and fulfill resort service, and has even had discussions with the Orange County Transportation Authority, Emami said.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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There is no time limit on how long such consultations could take, and experts say the language is flexible enough to allow each member to decide how far to go in responding to armed aggression against another.—
Matt Spetalnick,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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All of the other rare invocations of Article 4 were by Turkey, which asked for consultations related to threats coming from Iraq and Syria.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tech companies scrape billions of social media posts, forum discussions and digital conversations from communities worldwide.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This requires a sharp eye and harsh conversations about who is representing the Republican Party.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk became a Republican hero for motivating and organizing young conservatives through debates and a podcast that criticized Democrats and the left.—
Melissa Galbraith,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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He was known for making regular appearances on conservative media and hosting debates on college campuses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Most are unaware of any campus programs designed to foster such exchanges.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Global, the text exchanges demonstrate that Bosworth had too close a relationship with the winning bidder, its construction partner, and its lobbyist.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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Israel hit Doha, Qatar, an ally that has been hosting peace talks, neutralizing the president’s effort to persuade Hamas to accept terms for a ceasefire.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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The news also doesn't change Boeing's status as a key bargaining chip in trade talks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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These visits, often funded by health plans and paired with remote nurse practitioner consults, reconnect patients with care on their own schedules, reducing barriers and improving outcomes.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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During that window, the CW consults with ESPN and Raycom in selecting games.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2019
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The second trial resulted in his conviction after nine days of deliberations, leading to a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, opening the fifth day of the coup trial deliberations, Justice Carmén Lúcia voted to convict Bolsonaro.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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VitalCog Suicide Prevention creates open dialogues about mental health and suicide prevention in the workplace.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Early work is open-ended and in situ—ride-alongs, field checks, and dialogues at the farm.—
Stephen Wunker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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