as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
your father and I will have to talk it over before agreeing to let you go on the class trip
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Recent Examples of talk over
Butterflies swirl in your stomach before confronting the coworker who talks over you in meetings.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
After six rounds of talks over more than two months, the two sides have yet to come to any sort of agreement over tariffs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 June 2025
People feel safe when they’re not being rushed or talked over.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
With Ibrahima Konate still in talks over a new contract and Virgil Van Dijk only extending his deal late into last season, Liverpool have been carefully considering centre-backs for some time.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
After six rounds of talks over more than two months, the two sides have yet to come to any sort of agreement over tariffs.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 June 2025
People feel safe when they’re not being rushed or talked over.
—Lynn Smith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
With Ibrahima Konate still in talks over a new contract and Virgil Van Dijk only extending his deal late into last season, Liverpool have been carefully considering centre-backs for some time.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk over
Verb
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While the job interview can reveal a lot about a company, how an organization acts in discussing compensation gives insight into broader implications about the company.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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On Sunday, Libby also shared an article discussing the apparent tribute to her son, and provided more thoughts on the sweet cameo.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
28 July 2025
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In fact, as the country debates effective severe weather warning protocols in the aftermath of deadly flash flooding in Texas, the siren community has been vocal about their usefulness.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Each body will debate their respective positions, before the three enter into a trilogue to come to a final proposal.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Lawyers for the National TPS Alliance argued that Noem's decisions were predetermined by President Donald Trump's campaign promises and motivated by racial animus.—
JANIE HAR,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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In its response to the lawsuit, the Trump administration argued the court did not have jurisdiction in reviewing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s determination to terminate TPS for the three countries.—
Churchill Ndonwie,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Talk over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20over. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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