discussion

noun

di-ˈskə-shən How to pronounce discussion (audio)
Definition of discussionnext
1
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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2
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 Allrecipes points to Reddit discussions where shoppers compare store brand chips, cookies and candy with national brand versions. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Its Claude Tag tool, introduced in June, can follow Slack discussions and check back on unresolved tasks. — Wen Shao, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Local novelist Whitney Terrell will facilitate a discussion of Oates’ career. — Dan Kelly october 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 The discussion quickly shifted to include education, infrastructure and the involvement of other vehicles in e-bike crashes. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
  1. debate
  2. conversation
  3. consultation
  4. converse
  5. consult
  6. talk
  7. dialogue
  8. conference
Noun
  • Essential California asked the bishop about his letter and the church’s role in the immigration debate while checking in with a couple of Catholic scholars who offered their perspectives.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
Noun
  • In the conversation, Griffin asked the person to use that influence to deny admission to Rosman’s children, the person with direct knowledge of their conversation said.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • If restless nights are a pattern, a conversation with your doctor may matter more than what sits in your snack bowl.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • The European Commission opened a public consultation on circular VAT in September of this year.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Experts who are part of consultations expect the new policy to lay down clear and consistent rules, which will also help the industry overcome challenges around land acquisition and simplify a fragmented approval process.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • In another, Seyfried and Fielder converse intimately by a fireplace.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Recorded at The Stand in New York City, The Guest Spot will see Shaw converse with guests from the stand-up, digital and comedy worlds.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Danielle Friedman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Danielle Friedman, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Expect more brands to pair products with questionnaires, telehealth consults or at-home test kits.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • The four countries agreed Monday to continue talks on expanding cooperation among them, particularly about regional peace and security, a statement said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Those talks collapsed over price and worries about antitrust pushback, neither of which hold true today.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of talk
Noun
  • Cuevas and Vanette asked the council to acknowledge their concerns and engage in meaningful dialogue with them.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The book used an imaginary dialogue between two women to explain the principles of economics, collecting the ideas of the new science together in a way that had never before been attempted.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of dialogue
Noun
  • Typically, one school or a conference, like the Big 12, would be the bid partner.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • To reestablish and preserve traditional rivalries and eliminate cross-country travel demands, restore conference alignments to their original geographical moorings.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of conference

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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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