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debate

[dih-bayt] / 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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It is a trailer for the debate to come this autumn and beyond.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The idea of model alignment has become more well-known recently as debate rages over whether AI could one day wipe out humans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

He and Hilton faced off last week in an hourlong debate on CNN but no other debates have been announced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

However, student union leader Ryad Rani told local press that the effort was "yet another attempt to muzzle the debate" and to gain time.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

Eventually, after making one of these trips, he declared matter-of-factly, as if there was no room for debate, “Reshevsky’s busted.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

In August, he told reporters there would be multiple debates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

As part of the programme, the young politicians are allowed to hold debates in the House of Commons chamber, on a day when MPs are not sitting, once a year.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Rising living costs, low wages, strains on the healthcare system and long-term population decline all feature prominently in campaign debates.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

AI researchers have warned that the technology could lead to human extinction, adding urgency to both policy and philosophical debates.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

In the televised debates between party leaders ahead of the 2010 elections in the UK, incumbent Prime Minister Gordon Brown made the mistake of choosing the wrong tense, and was punished for it.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

As discussions got going, it took a surprisingly long time for Grant's name to come up, as the other players debated other suspects such as Julie Hesmondhalgh.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

But as the council debated, it became clear they were leaning toward Butch Twining, 70, citing in part his business experience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

For decades, researchers have debated where bats first appeared.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

After the nominations were debated, a vote was taken and the pair were elected.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

And Becerra, who’s made himself exceedingly scarce, is stepping up and debating, as he should.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

But, they’re now debating how to handle 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Brazil spent years debating how to regulate sports betting," the club said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

As it was, you may have spent too much goodwill debating other money-related issues.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

At length he spoke again, softly, as if he was debating with himself.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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