moots

verb

present tense third-person singular of moot
1
as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted

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2
as in discusses
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike

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  1. introduces
  2. discusses
  3. raises
  4. debates
  5. suggests
  6. argues
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  • But the July 2026 opening of Wahous Wilderness Lodge in secluded Quait Bay introduces a different kind of high-end stay.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In the latter case, there may be an opportunity for the founder to continue contributing knowledge and relationships while the buyer introduces additional resources and management expertise.
    — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of introduces
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  • Lembke discusses the parts of the brain that activate in moments of crisis or transcendence, and the cognitive theories that help explain why uncertainty feels so uncomfortable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Speaking to Variety, Roache-Turner discusses boarding the project and working once more with Browne.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of discusses
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  • One of those pay packages gave thousands of civilian city workers raises of about 24% over five years.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Mike Katz-Lacabe, the organization's research director, said the program raises questions about how drones will be monitored, who will have access to the footage and whether police can adequately oversee their own use of the technology.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of raises
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  • On the stream, Piker is live-reacting to a YouTube video from the popular channel Jubilee, in which a Black conservative debates a Black liberal.
    — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But on Monday, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan likened many of the investors drawn to the AI boom to gamblers and questioned the economics of AI labs as Wall Street debates whether the AI bubble will burst.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of debates
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  • Normal mode was also much friendlier than the appearance suggests.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As its name suggests, the Memories of Japan Discovery Set pays homage to the sights, sounds, and scents of Japan, with nine mini scents that span from Japanese Whiskey to Matcha Soft Serve to Tokyo Nights.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of suggests
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  • Akhtar argues that Spanish-speaking Muslims of Latin American descent are uniquely positioned to act as bridge-builders between Jewish and Muslim communities.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The company argues that much of the opposition is based on wrong or insufficient information, and contends that its operation wouldn’t drain resources or damage the environment, but would produce a hefty tax revenue boost for Cromwell.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
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“Moots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moots. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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