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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
As a result of discussions, officials are expecting hostages to be released relatively soon.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
Dallas, according to front-office sources with other teams, has dangled Gafford in those discussions.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Burns will lead a discussion of the doc after, Karri reports.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The surprise hit film has made major waves in Hollywood and led to discussions of the treatment of female actors both on sets and in media.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
Dallas, according to front-office sources with other teams, has dangled Gafford in those discussions.
—Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Burns will lead a discussion of the doc after, Karri reports.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The surprise hit film has made major waves in Hollywood and led to discussions of the treatment of female actors both on sets and in media.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
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But looming over the debate was what could happen after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, the day after TikTok must be divested.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Decades before sanctuary cities became a vigorous partisan debate, Sacramento declared itself as one of the first in America.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
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This interview has been edited and condensed from two conversations.—
David Marchese,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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This unique model has led to more positive outcomes, fostering impactful conversations, driving philanthropic contributions, and making meetings a more human and compassionate business.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Isabella Aslam, 19, from London, has struggled with mental health issues and food aversion throughout her teens and was left stunned and upset by a routine phone consultation with her doctor.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The program runs from February through March and provides in-home design consultations that give consumers an easy, no-stress introduction to working with a designer.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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James Devaney Vivienne, of course, joined Jolie on opening night of The Outsiders, dressing on-theme in a navy utilitarian jumpsuit and converse.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
21 Sep. 2024
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Later, Lacy watches inquisitively as Janet converses with Avi (Elias Koteas), the leader of a cultish theatrical troupe who sets his sights on her.—
Sonia Rao,
Washington Post,
1 July 2024
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Funds will power more enterprise partnerships and fee-for-service Medicaid contracts and an expansion of product offerings to include STI home tests, PrEP and prenatal consults.—
Erin Brodwin,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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Erika talks about Sutton with her therapist, Dr. Jenn, who comes by for a therapy session and an interior-design consult.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2024
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Among them: Political discourse or any type of content that was classified as an opinion could not be refuted.—
Jorge Ramis,
WIRED,
11 Jan. 2025
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Much of the public discourse around Texas centers on head coach Steve Sarkisian, known for his offensive play-calling prowess, quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning and the offense.—
Sam Khan Jr.,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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An Israeli official briefed on the talks confirmed the deal to NBC News.—
Natasha Turak,Christina Wilkie,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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But amazingly, the topic of the talk had no significant effect.—
Jason Richmond,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Details have now emerged on just who exactly Rangers general manager Chris Drury was preparing to ship in exchange for Miller.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The cease-fire and hostage deal involves Hamas gradually releasing 33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza over the next six weeks in exchange for Israel releasing nearly 2,000 prisoners and detainees from the West Bank and Gaza.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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