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
The duo shares a love of books and eventually begin talking over the phone after Yarris asks for Jacki’s number.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
By sacrificing her long meals and talking over the growing pains with staffers over weekly lunches.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Maisler and Coogler were talking over the phone from the very beginning about putting Sinners together, before there was even a finished script.
—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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
By sacrificing her long meals and talking over the growing pains with staffers over weekly lunches.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Maisler and Coogler were talking over the phone from the very beginning about putting Sinners together, before there was even a finished script.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking over
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Panelists will share specific examples from their work on Amazon MGM Studios Originals, discussing triumphs, lessons learned, and what’s to come for Prime Video customers.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, Israel and Lebanon began discussing a ceasefire.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now lawmakers are eyeing more regulations and debating how to balance both the state’s clean energy goals with the economic benefits data centers bring.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buc-ee’s customers are debating a new policy requiring card payments at the pump.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Talking over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talking%20over. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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