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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The police investigation was announced at a parliamentary committee meeting in the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, held to discuss the combating and prevention of money laundering.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
It also advises contacting your energy supplier, which may be able to agree an affordable repayment plan or discuss support schemes.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Dreiling said he could not discuss the terms of the agreement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
In a widely-expected move, Elon Musk said Tesla and SpaceX, the two companies he runs, have formed committees to discuss a merger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Masterji Thakur showed me the Founder's Room,'' she said. “The place where they all used to meet and discuss the school.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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
He discusses the coach who was never in his corner, and the generation that seemingly doesn’t know he even played football.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
BBC culture correspondent Noor Nanji discusses his wild admission, as well as the show's latest twist.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
While the rest of the group sips tea and discusses potential complications, I stand at the fence, blowing on Otto’s face and saying my good-byes.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
The committee members discussed the ongoing impact of US tariffs in Canada.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Others discussed how the fighting had made the defense sector hot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
But as I recently discussed with Prudential’s head of research, David Blanchett, insurance contracts for monthly checks solve a need that people say they want: guaranteed income in retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Essentially we just discussed family matters," Aris said, adding: "We knew the phone call would be recorded, so we didn't talk about anything sensitive."
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
The basic approach utilizes discovery in terms of music learning, and also is synchronous with many of the 21st-century learning approaches discussed in Chapter 1.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Take Social Security: Coursen proceeds with care when discussing it with clients.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
One diplomat recalls discussing staffing shortages with a Russian official, who advised him not to get too upset.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"But the people discussing it on Reddit also may be different," she notes.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Japan’s top government spokesman, Minoru Kihara, said Tuesday the government has been discussing the attacks with some of the affected companies, and said it is “considering all possibilities, including the potential involvement of foreign actors.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
“Mila, we’re not discussing that,” she said in a sharp, tight voice that didn’t sound like her at all.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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