debates 1 of 2

noun

Definition of debatesnext
plural of debate
1
as in deliberations
a careful weighing of the reasons for or against something after much debate, I decided to get the chocolate ice cream

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2
as in controversies
variance of opinion on a matter there was a great deal of debate over the need for cutting costs by eliminating some programs

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3
as in discussions
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue there was no debate over the expenditures before the vote

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debates

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verb

present tense third-person singular of debate
1
as in studies
to give serious and careful thought to still debating what to do

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as in discusses
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debates
  1. deliberations
  2. controversies
  3. discussions
  4. discusses
  5. considerations
  6. consultations
  7. argues
  8. disagreements
Noun
  • Both officials requested anonymity to discuss the ongoing internal deliberations.
    SARAH EL DEEB, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Manhattan Supreme Court jury of seven women and five men got the case on Tuesday and made several requests during deliberations.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of deliberations
Noun
  • During Barack Obama's presidency, Attorney General Eric Holder revised guidelines for leak investigations after similar controversies over reporter surveillance.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The same court last week ordered a recount of the first-round votes, which added to the myriad controversies that have engulfed a chaotic election cycle.
    STEPHEN McGRATH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of controversies
Noun
  • The discussions were disclosed as part of a behind-closed-doors Nevada court case, during which Rupert Murdoch failed in an attempt to alter his family trust in favor of his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That was essential in all our discussions with potential investors.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussions
Verb
  • Elton John discusses how Reginald Dwight became Elton John, and his realization years later that overhauling his persona had left him feeling empty inside, in this exclusive clip from his upcoming interview on Good Morning America.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Below, Freeman explains more about the creation of Garden Reserve, teases its flavor profile and discusses the importance of hotel collaborations with local businesses.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of discusses
Noun
  • The various levels are based on the number of users, AI chat messages per month, number of members in private groups and several other considerations.
    Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The tragic shooting of a Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, on December 4, 2024, have prompted security advisors to rethink security considerations for corporate executives.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of considerations
Noun
  • This tier provides personalized consultations, relocation guides and resources, as well as workshops on mental wellness, self-care and cultural adjustment.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Specializing in credit card debt, Freedom Debt Relief can help clients get started without fees up front and offers free credit card debt relief consultations.
    Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of consultations
Verb
  • White argues that the crypto industry has become a re-creation of much of what its original ideology claimed to despise.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But Vanessa Cho, design partner at GV, Alphabet’s venture capital division, argues that’s the wrong way for founders to think about design.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of argues
Noun
  • That, as well as personal details from his decades-old divorce and disagreements with lawmakers, doomed his nomination.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Employers must also consider offering multiple avenues for employees to discuss their issues or concerns around political disagreements.
    Carine Harb, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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