as in debating
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium
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Recent Examples of discussing
Florida has passed legislation restricting schools from discussing topics related to race and gender, books have been banned that mention race and sexuality.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Philpot took a trip down memory lane while discussing past seasons of the show, recalling the alternating love-hate relationship between Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder’s Ava Daniels.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The summit's agenda included exchanging views on global and regional issues, reviewing efforts to develop Russia-ASEAN ties and discussing areas and tasks for future cooperation.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
In discussing the race overall, Feinberg pointed to a recent trend that’s likely to play out in the drama, comedy and limited categories.
—Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
There have been some media rumblings that the Denver Nuggets may be open to discussing possible trade offers for former Kansas standout Christian Braun, who has played four seasons — including a championship campaign in 2022-23 — with the NBA team.
—Gary Bedore
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The result is a version of the World Cup designed for guests who prefer discussing the match over multiple courses and a flute than shouting inside a fan zone.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The scene of the two boys discussing Kayda is kind of funny, especially the number of times Zach laughs and encourages Bryce to go for it.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Fortune’s Eva Roytburg was on scene outside Nasdaq before the stock opened on Friday, where supporters of Musk and the company were spotted wearing astronaut costumes and discussing their potential ownership of the stock.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Philpot took a trip down memory lane while discussing past seasons of the show, recalling the alternating love-hate relationship between Jean Smart’s Deborah Vance and Hannah Einbinder’s Ava Daniels.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
The summit's agenda included exchanging views on global and regional issues, reviewing efforts to develop Russia-ASEAN ties and discussing areas and tasks for future cooperation.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
In discussing the race overall, Feinberg pointed to a recent trend that’s likely to play out in the drama, comedy and limited categories.
—Naomi Jeffries, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
There have been some media rumblings that the Denver Nuggets may be open to discussing possible trade offers for former Kansas standout Christian Braun, who has played four seasons — including a championship campaign in 2022-23 — with the NBA team.
—Gary Bedore
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
The result is a version of the World Cup designed for guests who prefer discussing the match over multiple courses and a flute than shouting inside a fan zone.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The scene of the two boys discussing Kayda is kind of funny, especially the number of times Zach laughs and encourages Bryce to go for it.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Fortune’s Eva Roytburg was on scene outside Nasdaq before the stock opened on Friday, where supporters of Musk and the company were spotted wearing astronaut costumes and discussing their potential ownership of the stock.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Muscle loss has been another persistent concern, with researchers debating how much of the weight lost on GLP-1 drugs is fat versus lean mass.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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But people have been debating for years whether Spielberg really was the one calling the shots on the set.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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The chamber has disputed that characterization, arguing the bill will drive up costs for consumers.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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But the industry groups are still arguing that film credits should be entirely exempt from the new limitations, as they have already been accounted for and approved by the Legislature through 2030.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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In a statement to CBS News Detroit, McConico said the court recognizes the importance of certificate of compliance enforcement, is reviewing the legal and procedural issues involved, and has already met with advocates to discuss their concerns.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The Total Mortgage Arena, home to the Bridgeport Islanders hockey team for 25 years, officially went vacant in April and the city now is reviewing proposals from developers and venue managers on what to do with it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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