as in debated
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 discussed
Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Creators are increasingly visible in the rooms where brand budgets are discussed, but many are still funding their own path into those rooms.
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Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Nina Burns,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Libra, on the other hand, may prioritize the need to keep things pleasant, balanced and socially up to par, even when something uncomfortable needs to be discussed.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
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Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Joe Rogan has repeatedly discussed using BPC-157 for injury recovery.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Creators are increasingly visible in the rooms where brand budgets are discussed, but many are still funding their own path into those rooms.
—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Libra, on the other hand, may prioritize the need to keep things pleasant, balanced and socially up to par, even when something uncomfortable needs to be discussed.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Joe Rogan has repeatedly discussed using BPC-157 for injury recovery.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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Hall went north alone again in the spring of 1776 as Georgia’s patriot government, which had removed the royal governor in January and taken control of the colony, debated the priorities the colony would pursue at the Congress.
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In Egypt, certain pharaohs seemed, for reasons still debated, to tilt their own representations from the ideal to the natural.
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The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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