as in to debate
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 discuss
Emma D'Arcy discusses Rhaenyra's bold move on House of the Dragon season 3's second episode.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Members of Turgeon’s staff come and go, making phone calls and discussing practice plans.
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Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The engines have learned that community experts often produce better, more actionable answers than the official sources those communities discuss.
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Ronn Torossian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But again, the memorandum of understanding will continue to be discussed.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
Members of Turgeon’s staff come and go, making phone calls and discussing practice plans.
—
Christian Marshall,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The engines have learned that community experts often produce better, more actionable answers than the official sources those communities discuss.
—
Ronn Torossian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
But again, the memorandum of understanding will continue to be discussed.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discuss
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
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Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
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The court declined, however, to review a challenge to a federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, as well as to a similar Florida state law.
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“Discuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discuss. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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