as in debated
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
we discussed the new proposal for the school stadium
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Recent Examples of discussed
Teng found a menopause specialist from Midi who discussed the risks and benefits of HRT, and recommended vitamins, supplements, diet and lifestyle changes.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
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Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Creators are increasingly visible in the rooms where brand budgets are discussed, but many are still funding their own path into those rooms.
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Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
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Nina Burns,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Libra, on the other hand, may prioritize the need to keep things pleasant, balanced and socially up to par, even when something uncomfortable needs to be discussed.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
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Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Joe Rogan has repeatedly discussed using BPC-157 for injury recovery.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Commissioners also discussed Florida’s Live Local Act, which allows qualifying housing developments to bypass certain local zoning regulations.
—
Sofia Baltodano,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Creators are increasingly visible in the rooms where brand budgets are discussed, but many are still funding their own path into those rooms.
—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Violence was also discussed during Tuesday's Stockton City Council meeting as council members considered and approved a new mask ordinance.
—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Libra, on the other hand, may prioritize the need to keep things pleasant, balanced and socially up to par, even when something uncomfortable needs to be discussed.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including regional peace and economic cooperation, according to a statement from the presidency in Islamabad.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Joe Rogan has repeatedly discussed using BPC-157 for injury recovery.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussed
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Georgia’s most influential dishes could be debated vigorously, but there’s no question that food has been an integral part of the South’s culture.
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Roberts noted that race and citizenship had been fiercely debated in courts, speeches, Congress and battlefields because of Black Americans’ fight for freedom from slavery.
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Defense attorneys argued during the trial that the defendants planned a peaceful protest and noise demonstration with fireworks to show support for people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
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“Discussed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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