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
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.
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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
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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But the dueling announcements appear to put to rest — for now — two prominently discussed stadium locations in Kansas and Missouri as the team weighs its future home after its lease expires in 2031.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers have discussed the effect of the threatening political climate on their ability to hold town halls and public events, with some even citing it in their decisions not to seek reelection.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Responsibility is still debated after harm has occurred.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Talked over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talked%20over. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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