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debate

[dih-beyt] / dɪˈbeɪt /




Usage

What are other ways to say debate? To debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment. To argue is to present one's reasons: The scientists argued for a safer testing procedure; it may also imply disputing in an angry or excited way: His parents argue all the time. To discuss is to present varied opinions and views: to discuss ways and means. 

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But we should be able to debate the best way to defend ourselves from it without being accused of campaigning for the enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But it does mean that we can settle another contentious debate.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

Though the drones’ origins may be subject to debate, there is no question of their impact, supercharging displacement in a conflict that has already forced more than 14 million out of their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

From our perspective, however, the debate about the sustainability of AI capex hasn’t been settled.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

She taught her three children the art of debate and tutored them on current events, translating for Jim the images of famine and war that upset him on the TV news.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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