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
There has been talk over the last few years that ratings for NFL games have been down and that some fans have stopped watching the league for various reasons.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
China’s negotiating style has consistently been slow, methodical, and relentless in seeking better terms, as evidenced by talks over the PoS-2 stretching for over a decade.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Prescott emerged from the Cowboys' huddle to meet Carter, who had walked toward Prescott as officials were talking over a penalty on the opening kickoff.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Her commentary ascends into a full monologue, pulling focus from her perch in the background and eventually outright talking over Harrelson.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
China’s negotiating style has consistently been slow, methodical, and relentless in seeking better terms, as evidenced by talks over the PoS-2 stretching for over a decade.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Prescott emerged from the Cowboys' huddle to meet Carter, who had walked toward Prescott as officials were talking over a penalty on the opening kickoff.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
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But sources told Fortune that these cuts are being discussed differently internally than the typical URA process.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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At this year’s Latin Music Week, multiple companies will offer their expertise and their artists to discuss new philosophies and actions to develop artists for the long term.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Though their claims were the basis of the Amityville Horror franchise, the validity of the Lutzs' story has been heavily debated over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The commissioners debated this issue as well.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Though the resentencing hearing would still proceed, Hochman’s office would argue against it in court.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The weapon system would allow Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory and put the sort of pressure on Putin that Zelenskyy argues is needed to get the Russians to seriously engage in peace talks.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20over. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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