discuss
Usage
What are other ways to say discuss?
To discuss is to present varied opinions and views in consideration of a matter: to discuss ways and means. To argue is to present one's reasons for or against a thing: 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 debate is to interchange formal (usually opposing) arguments, especially on public questions: to debate a proposed amendment.
Example Sentences
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Ken Craft, whose nonprofit supervises the Budget Inn, declined to discuss specific cases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss AG Bondi’s legacy, and why she may still be dragged before congress to answer for the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein Files.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
A White House spokesperson couldn’t be immediately reached to discuss the disconnect between the shootdown and previous claims that the U.S. had complete control of the skies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
BBC News NI approached the contractor to ask how much the options differed in price, but the firm said it was unable to discuss it without permission from the client.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“Let’s not discuss this now,” she says under her breath.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
