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 of now, more than 40 countries brought together by the United Kingdom are discussing how to reopen the strait through diplomatic means after the war is over.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
SoftBank and Microsoft Japan are also discussing a joint solution that would allow Microsoft Azure customers to use SoftBank's AI computing platform.
—Lim Hui Jie,victor Loh, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In a scene from the video that became local lore, Johann Gudenus, the former vice mayor of Vienna, mimed a pistol with his fingers while discussing untraceable donations to the FPÖ.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Hill breached their settlement agreement with each other by discussing Bauer on podcasts and in public appearances, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Reality Receipts dropped an episode discussing the rumors mere hours before Batula and Wilson shared their respective Instagram Stories, then published a follow-up less than 24 hours later.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The pair began seriously discussing what living in Kansas City would look like.
—Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
On April 14, the Tamalpais Union High School District will be discussing and potentially voting on a plan that would restrict cellphone usage on campus.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
SoftBank and Microsoft Japan are also discussing a joint solution that would allow Microsoft Azure customers to use SoftBank's AI computing platform.
—Lim Hui Jie,victor Loh, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In a scene from the video that became local lore, Johann Gudenus, the former vice mayor of Vienna, mimed a pistol with his fingers while discussing untraceable donations to the FPÖ.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Hill breached their settlement agreement with each other by discussing Bauer on podcasts and in public appearances, the Los Angeles Times reported.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Reality Receipts dropped an episode discussing the rumors mere hours before Batula and Wilson shared their respective Instagram Stories, then published a follow-up less than 24 hours later.
—Ana Colón, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
The pair began seriously discussing what living in Kansas City would look like.
—Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussing
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Pop culture depictions of school shootings have often stoked controversy, with many viewers debating the line between storytelling and sensitivity.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The shows have been a talker online among fans and hip hop pundits, who are debating who will put on a better set.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Greenwood Village Police Department investigators said the men had been arguing while driving with two other people in the SUV when Hernandez pulled over and everyone but Hernandez got out of the vehicle to cool down.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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The city sued, arguing the Angels were violating the lease, but a jury sided with the baseball team.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Routine wellness visits typically involve monitoring blood pressure, weight and cholesterol, as well as reviewing family history and individual risk factors for certain illnesses.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Discussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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