debating

VERB

argue, discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer bicker consider contest deliberate oppose question wrangle

STRONG

agitate altercate bandy canvass cogitate confab confute contend controvert demonstrate differ disprove dispute hassle moot pettifog prove reason rebut refute rehash

WEAK

bump heads chew the fat cross swords discept hammer away at hash over have at it kick around knock around lock horns pick a bone put up argument set to talk back talk game thrash out toss around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

STRONG

endorse give in go along harmonize make peace

Example Sentences

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debating

Why it matters for CFOs: The deal carries significant weight for finance and other corporate leaders debating how to reduce their AI development costs, or weighing their own AI investments, capital allocation and potential acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

At university, she was involved in the debating society and now realises that has prepared her for thinking on her feet.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Therefore, it is “the default connectivity partner” for customers debating between copper and fiber components, in his view.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

I’m all for rallying around a book or author and debating their merits like it’s a sporting match.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

A few years later, we were obsessed with Twilight and debating whether we were Team Edward or Team Jacob.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith