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
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.
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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
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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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Beyond Tuesday’s news, here’s a look at what else happened recently that has already given the trial shape — from who will be called to the witness stand, to which financial disclosures will be discussed, to the likelihood of a settlement.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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But as the roiling controversy shows, that characterization is hotly debated – and Suharto’s legacy is anything but straightforward.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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For decades, scientists have debated the origin of Earth's water.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Talked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20over. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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