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as in debates
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 conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
discussions around the watercooler at work
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Recent Examples of discussions
Mayor John Laesch said that, although discussions are still in their early stages, the property owner has seemed interested in working with the city or a nonprofit to get the sign lit back up, and also possibly donating the sign to the city.
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R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Since last year, the Big 12 has been in ongoing discussions with RedBird Capital—a joint venturer in RedBird IMI—and Weatherford Capital about a private credit arrangement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Members of Congress are having those discussions.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Its leaders have held parallel discussions with Iranian officials, while facilitating indirect communication between Washington and Tehran.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Students previously learned about Chavez and farmworkers via read-alouds, activities highlighting his contributions and discussions on why the school was named for him.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
And then there’s housing, one of the stickiest issues in America’s affordability discussions.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
What participants in these discussions need to remember is that--as has been said often--truth has a liberal bias.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Since last year, the Big 12 has been in ongoing discussions with RedBird Capital—a joint venturer in RedBird IMI—and Weatherford Capital about a private credit arrangement.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Members of Congress are having those discussions.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Its leaders have held parallel discussions with Iranian officials, while facilitating indirect communication between Washington and Tehran.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Students previously learned about Chavez and farmworkers via read-alouds, activities highlighting his contributions and discussions on why the school was named for him.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
And then there’s housing, one of the stickiest issues in America’s affordability discussions.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
What participants in these discussions need to remember is that--as has been said often--truth has a liberal bias.
—Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
Noun
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These are sacred debates reflecting the unfinished work of liberation.—
Jesse Jackson Jr,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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There may be some debates, election posturing and shenanigans along the way.—
Staff reports,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mercury in your 10th House of Career trines blessed Jupiter in your 2nd House of Analytics, so conversations can lift your income or unlock other support.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Per the complaint, Gay admitted to engaging in text and Reddit conversations with the undercover account after being read his Miranda rights.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Florida Injury Advocate offers free initial consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, helping make qualified legal representation more accessible to individuals in the South Florida community, regardless of their financial situation.—
Anton Lucanus
April 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Therapy can be done via telehealth, as can consultations that, technically, consist of only a conversation.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since contract talks began in November 2024, Wells Fargo said, its has spent more than 140 days at the negotiating table with union representatives at various branches.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban governments have resumed peace talks in China, Pakistani officials tell AP.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gingrich 360 consults with various companies in the health care industry that would be affected by health care transparency reforms.—
Bobby Jindal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Much like the Socrates of Plato’s dialogues (which the novel frequently alludes to), Thomas, in a sense, is the narrator’s invention.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The White House declined to comment for this story about the deliberations with Gulf allies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Outsourcing has not been part of budget deliberations.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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