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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In recent weeks, he has met with rabbis to discuss their concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
She said he started to make a complaint about a constituent and she reminded him that she could not discuss somebody else's case.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
During the broadcast, Javier Cenarro, Director of the observatory, will discuss Javalambre and explain its significance for a future ESA space science mission.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Lavie’s attorney, Lou Shapiro, has declined to discuss the case with The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
“But I probably should go, I guess. We can discuss this more tomorrow. Unless, like, that would be weird. We can also just agree not to talk about it, if you’d rather.”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
Columnist Nicole Nguyen discusses how that’s eroding our sense of reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
In this week’s Amicus, Dahlia Lithwick continues the “By the People” series, in which she discusses the landmark 2015 marriage-equality decision Obergefell with co-host Mark Joseph Stern and gay rights advocate Marc Solomon.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Newest Dodger Pitcher Tarik Skubal discusses the emotions of being traded from the Detroit Tigers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Chipotle founder Steve Ells discusses the last great book he read, eating sandwiches every day and his lengthy breakfast routine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 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
It remains unclear what was decided or discussed behind closed doors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Edber said the court found her mental state played no role in the alleged crimes and denied her bail, noting she discussed on a jail call fleeing to her native Israel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Wade says students should go through a list of alternatives, and once they have received offers and discussed student finance with the universities, have a break to chat with a trusted person.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Situational discussed selling $3.5 billion worth of its Anthropic stake to Sequoia and Greenoaks to cover margin calls from its lenders, but it had a change of heart and backed out of the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Like the modal musics discussed above, individual Indian ragas are associated with specific moods.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Researchers and clinicians are increasingly discussing trauma-informed approaches to fertility treatment, pregnancy, and birth.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Trump was discussing changes he has made to the White House grounds, including replacing portions of the Rose Garden lawn with a stone patio, when the conversation turned to turf.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Roberts, 45, brings the same enthusiasm to discussing how AI is reshaping publishing as he does to favorite topics like black holes, Dungeons & Dragons and cartography.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
Hunter Biden got emotional at times in the interview, notably when discussing his father's health.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The knot in my chest eased as we fell into the familiar rhythm of discussing books and planning our conquest of ATO for later, but a nugget of discomfort stayed with me.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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