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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It added that it welcomed the family to contact them to discuss any concerns so they could be "reviewed fully".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Felix Salmon, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck discuss what the S-1 filing revealed about their finances and what this IPO means for Anthropic’s place in the A.I. race.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2026
In March 2024, Variety reported that Stephenson exchanged emails and calls with the Writers Guild of America’s senior director of credits Lesley Mackey, alleging he needed to discuss a “credits-related issue” on a high-profile film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Still, there’s much more about Social Security reform to discuss, and more conversations to be had in Congress to find a fix to the program’s financial woes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The letter went on to discuss the finer points of the multiplication tables, in precise and painfully dull detail.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Asked what she discusses, she puts a finger to her lips and gives a gentle "shh".
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
He discusses it quite frankly with the series’ director, Chris Cottam, admitting that he’s a difficult person, but that his attempts to “control the situation” with fans always go sideways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
She explores why so many people eschew these products and discusses how to tell whether they make sense for you.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
“The Odyssey” composer Ludwig Göransson discusses his continuing collaborations with Christopher Nolan and Ryan Coogler, where to get great Swedish cinnamon buns and his go-to hair products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
What he accomplished in Iceland inspired the film, which discusses the so-called Fischer Boom of increased chess activity, post-1972.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
The forum board discussed running a formal search process for a new chair, but trustees decided not to follow through, according to people familiar with the organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Officials from New Zealand, which sits on the board of the $200 million Tuvalu Trust Fund, discussed investment strategy in internal documents released under freedom of information laws.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
The partnership between Campbell and Mr. Webb enjoys a special status in the annals of pop music, and it is discussed often during the program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Zelensky said he had discussed with them "various formats for our engagement with partners in Europe that could be useful in further supporting diplomacy, our defense, and our shared security".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
The six-figure purse that was being discussed would be the richest prize ever for a head-to-head confrontation in any sport other than boxing.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
We had been discussing blended families, so we take in the obvious parallel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
But von der Leyen used the term after landing in Montreal on Wednesday, saying the sides will "start discussing how to make Canada the first associate member of the EU."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
His characters put as much intensity into discussing the big stuff—heaven, hell, guilt—as they do the small, down to specific words, like beget or cahoots or Arkansas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Here, Bamford is as honest and casually hysterical as she’s always been, discussing mental illness with the candor such a stigmatized and distorted topic deserves.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Ray and Robin moved through the rocks, circling the shark, discussing types of incision.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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