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
Ensure that nobody talks over anyone else too much.
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Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Call the pediatrician first Another way to save is to call the pediatrician or nurse to talk over a problem before setting up an appointment.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Also on Thursday in Geneva, Witkoff and Kushner are due to hold a third round of indirect talks over Iran's nuclear program with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, mediated by Oman.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Babyfxce’s previous album was more like a smorgasbord, doling out dirty talk over thumping twerk-drill and groovy funk beats.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
Call the pediatrician first Another way to save is to call the pediatrician or nurse to talk over a problem before setting up an appointment.
—Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
Also on Thursday in Geneva, Witkoff and Kushner are due to hold a third round of indirect talks over Iran's nuclear program with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, mediated by Oman.
—Reuters, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Babyfxce’s previous album was more like a smorgasbord, doling out dirty talk over thumping twerk-drill and groovy funk beats.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
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The proposal was not substantially different from one the two sides had already agreed on before the deaths sparked demands for more changes, according to a person granted anonymity to discuss the details, which have not been publicly released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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Merritt, who has represented clients including the family of Atatiana Jefferson, discussed the possibility of a lawsuit during a press conference in front of the Hurst City Hall on Tuesday.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026
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As the next Farm Bill is debated, will there be a call for funding food stamps to end hunger in the world’s wealthiest country?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Richard Sher’s panel of Jimmy Mathis, Mary Koch, Adam Wood and Barry Gogel debate this controversial topic.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors argue the South Florida defendants hired a squad of Colombian commandos to kidnap or kill Moïse to seize political power and secure lucrative infrastructure contracts from his successor.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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North Carolina lawmakers are considering limits on how much local governments can grow property tax revenue as Republican leaders argue counties like Cabarrus have collected billions more than warranted.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20over. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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