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as in debate
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue
the discussion about the club budget went on for hours
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as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people
discussions around the watercooler at work
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Recent Examples of discussion
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the discussions.
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Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
India’s purchases of Russian oil have been a major point of discussion in trade talks between Washington and New Delhi.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Porter said that the Hall plans to return to in-person voting and discussion for the 50-member committee after moving to a virtual meeting room following the COVID pandemic.
—Josh Dubow, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Popov has participated in industry discussions around event safety and operational standards, with an emphasis on making rules understandable for participants and spectators alike.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
India’s purchases of Russian oil have been a major point of discussion in trade talks between Washington and New Delhi.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Porter said that the Hall plans to return to in-person voting and discussion for the 50-member committee after moving to a virtual meeting room following the COVID pandemic.
—Josh Dubow, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
Popov has participated in industry discussions around event safety and operational standards, with an emphasis on making rules understandable for participants and spectators alike.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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But whether our collective desire has been sated is up for (a lot of) debate.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Berlinale has long been considered a forum for political expression and a crucible for debate about important world affairs, but avoiding political comment has seemingly been a trend at this year’s event, whether by chance, design or out of fear.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some teens worry that relying on AI for emotional support could make real conversations harder.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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These physiological responses are now part of a wider conversation about rising instances of school avoidance among neurodiverse adolescents.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rhinoplasty process begins with a detailed consultation.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The hush in public spaces isn't intimidating and there are myriad cozy places to sit and converse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Three boldly distinct but equally strong upholstery selections converse easily with one another in this mise-en-scène, and the lighthearted purple, pink, and white leopard print on the window seat cushion keeps pace with the other prints without overwhelming any of them.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Alessandro Piazza does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Alessandro Piazza,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some of those talks have sidelined antitrust chief Gail Slater, who inherited the Live Nation case from the Biden administration but has pursued it toward a trial set for March.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pezeshkian, who ordered Araghchi to pursue talks with the Americans after likely getting Khamenei’s blessing, also wrote on X on Sunday about the talks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of an open dialogue, back in 2014, D was magnanimous when KISS finally got their turn after 15 years of Rock Hall eligibility.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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In this environment, dialogue is not a soft concept.—
Alan H.H. Fleischmann,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Or perhaps whether there will be a conference about the various provisions that differ in the two pieces of legislation, and a final bill crafted between the two chambers.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Hornets fell to 25-29, which sits them 10th in the conference.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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