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
As per the order, Bubba is prohibited from promoting the movie and discussing it on his program.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Congressional leaders have been discussing how to fund the government after October 1.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The montage featured some all-time Jayhawks greats discussing the history of the series, both on and off the field.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Writing in a Bluesky thread discussing the performance of the Outlaws' Switch 2 port [which is only available as a download or Game Key Card], Snowdrop Audio Architect Rob Bantin chimed in to discuss why a full physical release wasn't in the cards for the Switch 2.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
At a cabinet meeting on Friday, five ministers from Hezbollah and its allied Amal party withdrew as the government began discussing the plan, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Axios reported Cawthorn was at the Capitol discussing with his former colleagues his possible return.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
One-third admitted feeling embarrassed about their lack of understanding of AI, and 35% reported feeling nervous discussing AI at work for fear of sounding uninformed, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Given Keenan is expressing this sense of urgency regarding releasing new music, it should be taken with a heavy dose of skepticism when discussing TOOL’s plans for new music.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Congressional leaders have been discussing how to fund the government after October 1.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The montage featured some all-time Jayhawks greats discussing the history of the series, both on and off the field.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Writing in a Bluesky thread discussing the performance of the Outlaws' Switch 2 port [which is only available as a download or Game Key Card], Snowdrop Audio Architect Rob Bantin chimed in to discuss why a full physical release wasn't in the cards for the Switch 2.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
At a cabinet meeting on Friday, five ministers from Hezbollah and its allied Amal party withdrew as the government began discussing the plan, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Axios reported Cawthorn was at the Capitol discussing with his former colleagues his possible return.
—Danielle Battaglia, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
One-third admitted feeling embarrassed about their lack of understanding of AI, and 35% reported feeling nervous discussing AI at work for fear of sounding uninformed, according to the report.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Given Keenan is expressing this sense of urgency regarding releasing new music, it should be taken with a heavy dose of skepticism when discussing TOOL’s plans for new music.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Emery is more articulate than many, and debating the fairness of the current system is a worthy endeavour, but even that snippet was rooted in a generous interpretation of ‘good management’.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Prompted by a question his son had about the number pi, Brooks began debating math with ChatGPT – particularly the idea that numbers do not just stay the same and can change over time.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the conclusion of the state's case Wednesday, the defense moved to have the case dismissed, arguing the state had failed to prove its case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, a Minnesota court struck down the binary trigger ban, arguing that the legislature violated the state constitution’s single-subject clause by burying the ban inside a sprawling spending bill.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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After reviewing former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s explanation of his abrupt resignation, a Hamilton County judge has agreed to block attorneys’ attempts to question the long-time head of the supermarket giant about his departure from the retailer in open court.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Edison spokesperson Jeff Monford said the utility is reviewing the lawsuits.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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