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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 discussion of possible intervention comes as Iran’s clerical leadership is facing the biggest anti-government protests since 2022.
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Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Adapted by playwright David Farr from spy master John le Carré's 1993 novel of the same name, the April 2016 AMC series earned the Marvel Cinematic Universe star a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series, and fueled discussion around Hiddleston as a potential James Bond.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
But the fraud case fell from national discussion after Harris lost.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Table this discussion for another day.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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Though Andrea — initially convicted of capital murder — was ultimately found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a mental health facility, debate over what drove her actions continues to this day.—
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The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, renewing the long-running debate over the league’s greatest player.—
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In a conversation last season, Barkley said his top five running backs of all time were Barry Sanders, Faulk, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, and Adrian Peterson.—
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The conversation has been condensed and edited for clarity.—
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
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The Oscar-winning actor attributed much of his weight-loss transformation to completely removing gluten, a protein found naturally in grains including wheat, rye and barley, from his diet with the consultation of his doctor.—
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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.—
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The woman behind me who whispered earlier has delicate tattoos and oversized sunglasses, her female companion in converse sneakers.—
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Ben Jones 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.—
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The Department of Children and Families has received more than 300 reports of child trafficking in the past two years and completed more than 350 consults.—
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Try to plan your visit during the Dark Sky Festival, held annually in the late winter or early spring, to meet up with fellow stargazing enthusiasts and hear astronomy talks by park rangers.—
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Beyond money, other issues expected to be hammered out in CBA talks include the length of the season, facility and travel standards, retirement benefits and changes to rookie deals.—
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Instead, young Toby gravitated toward working with his hands, continuing the creative dialogue his parents had begun long before him.—
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The duo maintains an ongoing dialogue in an attempt to build trust and have open communication lines.—
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The Missouri Tigers will face their first power conference test Wednesday.—
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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