as in discussing
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 talking over
Maisler and Coogler were talking over the phone from the very beginning about putting Sinners together, before there was even a finished script.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Before it was delivered, Banks and Richardson began talking over each other as Banks questioned Richardson’s reaction to her elimination.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Raskin, the ranking member on the committee, chided Bondi for talking over a member who had reclaimed his time.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
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
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
That can be talking over comms with the player, offering up options to tackle objectives, or — in the example in our demo — helping out with air support and targeting enemies from outside the ship.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Before it was delivered, Banks and Richardson began talking over each other as Banks questioned Richardson’s reaction to her elimination.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Raskin, the ranking member on the committee, chided Bondi for talking over a member who had reclaimed his time.
—Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Even as flames licked the rafters and debris began to drip down, some onlookers filmed on their phones while others kept dancing or talking over the music.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
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
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
That can be talking over comms with the player, offering up options to tackle objectives, or — in the example in our demo — helping out with air support and targeting enemies from outside the ship.
—Echo Apsey, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking over
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While discussing the current compensation system in college sports, the president went on a tirade against the Supreme Court for unanimously ruling against the NCAA’s restrictions on noncash compensation for college athletes in 2021.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For groups debating between multiple post-match options, the convenience factor here stacks up well.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Joe Carter connected off the Philadelphia Phillies’ Mitch Williams with the clinching home run, Gaston was studying a stat sheet, debating whether to use Darnell Coles to bat for Alfredo Griffin, the light-hitting, 36-year-old infielder on deck.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Talking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20over. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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