mooting

verb

Definition of mootingnext
present participle of moot
1
as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted

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2
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 the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike

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  1. introducing
  2. discussing
  3. raising
  4. arguing
Verb
  • Moving iMage Technologies continues to focus on expanding its customer base and introducing new products, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and industry disruptions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Hardly a week passes without report of another retailer introducing its own media network, or news that an existing media network is expanding its capabilities.
    Andrea Wasserman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • Schmitt argued with the new hospital chaplain James (Michael Thomas Grant) over discussing death with the young boy.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussing
Verb
  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 11, 2024, raising gross proceeds of $230,000,000.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • The then gets out of the vehicle and the officer tells him they’re done arguing.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • San Francisco sued Oakland for infringing its airport’s trademarks in April, arguing the Oakland airport’s similar new name would confuse travelers.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of arguing
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“Mooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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