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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
Some conflicts require firm, direct discussions, while others might be better handled with kindness, patience and reassurance.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Enterprise browsers are often mentioned in discussions regarding upcoming cybersecurity trends.
—Andrius Buinovskis, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the key discussions to be had around the subject of payments is anonymity.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Enterprise browsers are often mentioned in discussions regarding upcoming cybersecurity trends.
—Andrius Buinovskis, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
One of the key discussions to be had around the subject of payments is anonymity.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
Noun
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King Userkaf’s family relationships are a subject of scholarly debate, but he’s generally believed to have been the father of at least one son, Sahure, who later became pharaoh.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Whether that’s primarily on the players for not handling that like professionals, or on Briere for not recognizing the impact that losing Laughton (and, to a lesser extent, Erik Johnson) would have on the group, is up for debate.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Listen to the full conversation between Meyers, Samberg, Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone above.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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City said the decision came following a consultation meeting with fan engagement group City Matters, and related to general-admission season tickets and Premier League match-by-match tickets.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your piercer will give you a quick consultation to discuss options, possible concerns, and the best jewelry to suit your navel, then direct you to get comfortable on the piercing table.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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Liv Hewson ended up wearing the pink converse sneakers.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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The chatbot converses with patients while simultaneously reviewing their medical records, then generates a ranked list of diagnoses and makes recommendations, such as for prescription drugs or lab tests.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even during bad economies, when layoffs are rampant and often more justified, the results are similar — and that’s according to Bain & Company, which, ironically, consults for firms that make cuts.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The recent trip for the derm consult proved to be good and my dog is to continue with his ASIT injections.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2024
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Just two decades ago, traditional media companies and regulated broadcasters dominated public discourse.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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In previous generations, national figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall and James Baldwin played critical roles in helping to guide public discourse on the subject of race.—
Anne Tapp Jaksa,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Russia and Ukraine haven't held direct talks in years.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Iranian regime is enjoying the air of legitimacy granted to it by the Trump administration’s sudden pivot to direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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Quantum communication is the actual exchange of information over these networks.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The following year, she was traded to Orlando Pride in exchange for midfielder Sam Witteman.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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