as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
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Recent Examples of talk over
But the document included few specifics, leaving a mountain of issues that will need to be addressed in technical talks over the next 60 days.
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Until the situation in Lebanon settles down, talks over Iran’s nuclear program will take a back seat.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The finale of Lost still has people talking over 15 years later.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Reading these conversations feels like attending a party at which each new guest talks over the one before, disputing and undermining, gossiping and bringing into doubt the fundamental purpose of their coming together.
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Joe Dunthorne,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Until the situation in Lebanon settles down, talks over Iran’s nuclear program will take a back seat.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The finale of Lost still has people talking over 15 years later.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Reading these conversations feels like attending a party at which each new guest talks over the one before, disputing and undermining, gossiping and bringing into doubt the fundamental purpose of their coming together.
—
Joe Dunthorne,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
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After discussing the situation with his partner, Cody has decided to remain with the team.
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Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Sure, it can certainly be debated if Marathon being revived after all this time as an extraction shooter was the right call.
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As Florida lawmakers continue to debate healthcare affordability and patient protections, this is an issue that deserves urgent attention.
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Srebnick, however, argued that the crash was a tragic accident — and did not amount to a crime.
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While some experts say the government should be involved in conversations about AI safety, others argue the result could stifle the industry.
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20over. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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