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as in debates
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
Already ongoing for days ahead of the visit, discussions about handling security intensified after a heavily armed man sprinted through security and got yards away from the banquet hall crowded with about 2,000 journalists, federal officials and celebrities before he was tackled to the ground.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
The esteemed David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research points out that the market rallies that started April 13 and took the S&P 500 to a new high were a response to prospective new rounds of discussions to resolve the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
If agents remain in the room, staff would be required to ask them to leave during medical exams and patient care discussions.
—Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The past few weeks of talks in the Egyptian capital have begun to look like the opening stages in a longer set of discussions, people close to the negotiations said, rather than an imminent source of relief for people in Gaza.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Miami is replacing athletic director Dan Radakovich, who is retiring early after recent conversations with the school’s president, and is eyeing former Florida Panthers president Michael Yormark as the successor, according to a source with direct knowledge of the discussions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
There is a separate pot of British-only prize money, and discussions happen yearly about bonuses for breaking time thresholds.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
In discussions of people like Michael Jackson, some defenders insist on distinguishing between the artist and the art, but a bio-pic is necessarily about both.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
In the streets of Washington, word of the alarming development spread through discussions with rideshare drivers and in the overheard comments of tuxedoed attendees who blurted out comments in smartphone conversations while walking away from the original site of the dinner.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
The esteemed David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research points out that the market rallies that started April 13 and took the S&P 500 to a new high were a response to prospective new rounds of discussions to resolve the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
If agents remain in the room, staff would be required to ask them to leave during medical exams and patient care discussions.
—Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The past few weeks of talks in the Egyptian capital have begun to look like the opening stages in a longer set of discussions, people close to the negotiations said, rather than an imminent source of relief for people in Gaza.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
Miami is replacing athletic director Dan Radakovich, who is retiring early after recent conversations with the school’s president, and is eyeing former Florida Panthers president Michael Yormark as the successor, according to a source with direct knowledge of the discussions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
There is a separate pot of British-only prize money, and discussions happen yearly about bonuses for breaking time thresholds.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
In discussions of people like Michael Jackson, some defenders insist on distinguishing between the artist and the art, but a bio-pic is necessarily about both.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussions
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Because debates, facts, and accountability cut through the packaging every single time.—
Heather Somers,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The debates were a nod to the foundation on which Turning Point was built.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The team wanted to keep Phillips and even engaged in conversations with Trey Hendrickson, showing the desire for a high-level edge rusher to join Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith in the top three.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia-area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consultations per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Problems with the engines were noticed weeks before, but after days of maintenance work and consultations with the manufacturer, the corrosion was not found and the plane was allowed to keep flying, the NTSB said.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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But data-sharing concerns prompted Zimbabwe to abandon talks this year over a similar deal to Ghana’s, and led a Kenyan court to suspend implementation of an agreement between Washington and Nairobi.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The mixed results came on a day of rising oil prices and elevated gas prices, amid reports that Iran war peace talks have reached an impasse.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
Sarah Raza,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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And immigration attorney Amandeep Hayer said his Vancouver, British Columbia, area practice went from about 200 citizenship cases a year to more than 20 consults per day.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her work stages dialogues between contemporary and historical narratives through a distinctly dark, interdisciplinary lens.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The aim of the new institution will be to foster dialogues within the contemporary art community located in the larger Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Over time, collectives have morphed from mass fundraising operations to resemble marketing agencies amid policing by the College Sports Commission, an independent regulatory body established by the power conferences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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More than a few of the teams included in that hypothetical opening round are from conferences whose champions have pulled off NCAA Tournament upsets in recent years.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If the time window passes without a decision, the petition is considered denied, and local prosecutors would then begin their re-filing deliberations.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Discussions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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