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as in consultations
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 conversations
talking or a talk between two or more people
discussions around the watercooler at work
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Recent Examples of discussions
All eyes are on Netflix as a top contender to pin down rights aimed at the UFC, as the organization begins formal discussions on its next media deal.
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Tim Baysinger, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Governments and central banks around the world, from Washington to Zurich, are engaged in discussions about its role in national reserves.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Global Shift As bitcoin’s significance grows, discussions about its role in national reserves are emerging beyond the United States and Switzerland.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Sources indicate that there have been no substantive discussions about a contract extension for McCarthy in Dallas, and the Cowboys have yet to make a definitive statement about their plans for next season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Murray is reporting one major difference in the contract discussions is keeping the two sides apart.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Women’s magazines were a prime space for discussions of social and technological change.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Jan. 2025
Tim Baysinger, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
Governments and central banks around the world, from Washington to Zurich, are engaged in discussions about its role in national reserves.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Global Shift As bitcoin’s significance grows, discussions about its role in national reserves are emerging beyond the United States and Switzerland.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Sources indicate that there have been no substantive discussions about a contract extension for McCarthy in Dallas, and the Cowboys have yet to make a definitive statement about their plans for next season.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Murray is reporting one major difference in the contract discussions is keeping the two sides apart.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
To effectively cut through the clutter strewn about in far too many Jackson-Allen discussions, Zrebiec and Graham limit their talking points to the 2024 campaign.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Authentic leaders take a coaching approach to one-on-one discussions.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Women’s magazines were a prime space for discussions of social and technological change.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
Noun
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If some of these steps begin to bear fruit, consultations could begin on multiple tracks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Making a Difference Daniel Alain customers often fly to the brand’s picturesque Newport Beach, CA headquarters for personal consultations before making a purchase.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Offering compensation for their time can help facilitate these conversations.—
Michael McFall,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Based on conversations with students, the Lindbergh average may be closer to five or six hours of sleep on school nights.—
Lynne Peeples,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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The mindset driving their deliberations is a focus on results and speed.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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But defending Stephanopoulos’ statements may have been more fraught, according to people familiar with Disney’s internal deliberations.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Clarity dialogues are empowering.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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There is a powerful sense of Johnson reaching for new and bolder challenges in his ongoing dialogues with reality and metaphysical thinking, material and idea.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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