talks over

present tense third-person singular of talk over
as in debates
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 talks over Chelsea are in advanced talks over a transfer for Manchester United forward Melvine Malard. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 14 July 2026 For now, talks over reaching a permanent end to the war are on hold until the end of the funeral. Nasser Karimi, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 Iran has paused indirect talks over ending the war with the US ahead of the multi-day funeral. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Fable 5, the public-facing version of the same model family, remains blocked, with talks over its reinstatement ongoing. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 30 June 2026 But the document included few specifics, leaving a mountain of issues that will need to be addressed in technical talks over the next 60 days. Joe Walsh, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talks over
Verb
  • Paxton’s campaign declined to elaborate on which debates Paxton plans to participate in and whether they’ll be televised.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • While Washington debates another extension, its rivals are designing the next generation of commercial ties with Africa.
    Daniele Nyirandutiye, semafor.com, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • On the track, Jay discusses Beyoncé’s previous miscarriages and his excitement about being a dad.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 July 2026
  • Click Here to listen] Ford discusses the challenges facing the non-profit sector in Arkansas and how the foundation helps non-profits accomplish their missions.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026
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  • However, Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, argues that California’s beach access laws and tradition are well established and should have come as no surprise to someone capable of purchasing 53 acres of prime shoreline.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 July 2026
  • Trump has been pushing Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) argues that the GOP doesn’t have the 60 votes needed to pass the legislation.
    Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

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“Talks over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talks%20over. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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