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adjective

Definition of debatednext
as in disputed

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debated

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verb

past tense of debate
1
as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to still debating what to do

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2
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 we debated the advantages versus the disadvantages of the proposed waterfront development

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  1. discussed
  2. controversial
  3. contemplated
  4. argued
  5. considered
  6. questioned
  7. entertained
  8. weighed
Verb
  • Ramos discussed the themes in her book with ABC News' Linsey Davis.
    ABC NEWS, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Communication With Specific Tele-Counselors The ACE’s report discussed the importance of collaboration between telehealth vendors and colleges, especially with campus counseling centers.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussed
Adjective
  • This does not appear to be accidental, as Netflix and other streamers have reportedly been shying away from political documentaries due to the polarized state of the world, choosing instead to push movies on less controversial topics.
    Justin Klawans, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Trump, meanwhile, leaned on some famous Black male supporters, including controversial former NFL standouts Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell, while also pitching himself to men in general through social media influencers, creators and podcasters.
    Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of controversial
Verb
  • Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In practice, the Bureau of Land Management only approved Gemini after the bureau’s local staff contemplated rejecting the project.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of contemplated
Verb
  • Teixeira's attorneys argued for a sentence on the low end of the range, noting that the maximum of 200 months would be more than the government sought against Julian Assange, who is accused of publishing a trove of classified documents.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • While sentencing closed a chapter of the case, Levy argued wreckage caused by the defendant will continue to resonate.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of argued
Verb
  • In the main event, Pereira, the man who has risen to become one of the biggest stars in combat sports, will defend his title against Rountree in what is considered to be a pure striking battle.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Meanwhile, as Chinese crude import levels continue to disappoint and global economic uncertainties persist, even the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — considered to be among the more bullish demand forecasters out in the market — now expects lower demand growth both in 2024 and 2025.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of considered
Verb
  • The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Many people, including fire officials, have questioned why the crew was working in dry brush amid triple-digit temperatures.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of questioned
Verb
  • Levi’s has entertained the idea of selling the brand several times.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • None of the other three women entertained the suggestion.
    Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of entertained
Verb
  • The gold mask was larger, but weighed less than another fragment of a gold mask that was found at the site earlier on in 2021, according to the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Relics and Archaeology Research Institute.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Accidents are often linked to cargo that has been inaccurately labeled, weighed or stored.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of weighed
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