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
The leaders discussed trade on Thursday, with Xi saying that China’s door of opportunity will open wider.
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Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In fact, the engagement party provides Testaments with the opportunity to introduce several characters who are often discussed but rarely seen.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Neither have discussed what was said, but Starmer’s office insisted that the health secretary retains the prime minister’s full support.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his big brother, Jason, discussed the Chiefs’ potential schedule on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The topics on talk radio are varied, though the lives of celebrities and political issues are commonly discussed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve — who famously blasted officiating during last year’s playoffs and was later hit with the largest fine in league history — said the current product is not what members of the task force discussed.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The dispute was sparked two weeks ago when Sharon Sardina heard from a friend that her 17-year-old son was being discussed online.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The three candidates discussed affordability, public safety and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In fact, the engagement party provides Testaments with the opportunity to introduce several characters who are often discussed but rarely seen.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Neither have discussed what was said, but Starmer’s office insisted that the health secretary retains the prime minister’s full support.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his big brother, Jason, discussed the Chiefs’ potential schedule on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
The topics on talk radio are varied, though the lives of celebrities and political issues are commonly discussed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve — who famously blasted officiating during last year’s playoffs and was later hit with the largest fine in league history — said the current product is not what members of the task force discussed.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The dispute was sparked two weeks ago when Sharon Sardina heard from a friend that her 17-year-old son was being discussed online.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The three candidates discussed affordability, public safety and more.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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For four hours, the group of artists laughed, drank, and debated their position in the rapidly shifting cultural landscape.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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Ted would tell authorities a story that would be discussed and debated for years.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Rusak argued that runoffs favor Paxton because base voters with the strongest attachment to candidates turn out at higher rates, while casual primary voters often skip the second round.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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McElmurry argued that no convincing motive was established for why Castillo would permit the beating, and sought to reframe the text message as his client soberly describing that he was being blamed for the attack.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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But the day before the original deadline, internal emails reviewed by Fortune show, his associates were then given their first of many extensions.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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