as in discussed
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 talked over
Big ones, small ones, and anything in between could be talked over while Mercury transits your 9th House of Learning.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
During Wednesday’s hearing, Bessent frequently talked over Waters, trying to correct the California congresswoman’s message about tariffs and inflation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Steeped in dread and indignation, Watcher is feminist horror that imagines what Rear Window would be like if Jimmy Stewart were constantly talked over and dismissed.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Vance tried to say something more, but Stephanopoulos talked over him and went to a commercial break.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
During Wednesday’s hearing, Bessent frequently talked over Waters, trying to correct the California congresswoman’s message about tariffs and inflation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Steeped in dread and indignation, Watcher is feminist horror that imagines what Rear Window would be like if Jimmy Stewart were constantly talked over and dismissed.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Vance tried to say something more, but Stephanopoulos talked over him and went to a commercial break.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for talked over
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Neither Iran nor Oman offered any details on what had been discussed in Larijani's meetings.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Bauer proposed another amendment based on a moment that occurred when the bill was being discussed in the House Judiciary committee.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Whether this movement toward harder jumps is the right direction for skating’s future is fiercely debated, both among the figure skating community and fans.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, the organization debated whether or not to convert him to outfield full-time, but eventually settled on keeping him at third.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Talked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20over. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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