talked over

Definition of talked overnext
past tense of talk over
as in discussed
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 talked over The two then talked over each other. Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Apr. 2026 For months, Smith did not see her husband at all and only talked over the phone. Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 Big ones, small ones, and anything in between could be talked over while Mercury transits your 9th House of Learning. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026 During Wednesday’s hearing, Bessent frequently talked over Waters, trying to correct the California congresswoman’s message about tariffs and inflation. David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026 Steeped in dread and indignation, Watcher is feminist horror that imagines what Rear Window would be like if Jimmy Stewart were constantly talked over and dismissed. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025 Vance tried to say something more, but Stephanopoulos talked over him and went to a commercial break. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talked over
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  • At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Bass’ office and Airbnb didn’t respond when asked whether that was the amount being discussed, but opponents have seized on that figure.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • As a freshman, Sammy qualified for and debated in the 2025 NSDA National Tournament in Policy Debate, held in Des Moines, Iowa.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • While city leaders debated how to restructure the system, LAHSA employees said the uncertainty is already taking a toll.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Talked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20over. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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