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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Now, with his first pre-season as manager at the club nearing its end, Maresca sat down with the five travelling UK-based media in Seoul to discuss the challenges ahead.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
But many were far less keen to discuss how much of those funds they’d clawed back, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 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
South L.A. locals held a meeting July 30 called “Keep the Promise. Destination Crenshaw” at Bethesda Temple Church to discuss the impact of the project on their community and local businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“We can just discuss the letter out here then!”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Here, Russo discusses figuring out how to write a suspense novel, receiving a note that changed his career and grappling with the time he told his mother’s secrets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The sold-out show called Cartwheel, which Knox will perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, discusses motherhood and how she will explain the case to her daughter.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 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
Ms. Watson discusses AI in passing, noting that “to get up and running, AI needs data and questions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Next week is teen week, the time of month when Amu discusses topics of interest to young people on his website, and there’s always a host of interesting questions that his blog posts generate.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
It remains unclear what was decided or discussed behind closed doors.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
He discussed feeling immense grief and how that grief can leave a gaping hole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
As we discussed what comes next, Hassabis turned the conversation from Go to chess—specifically, centaur chess.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
But there was a subplot that has been little discussed before.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
We’ve discussed many ways of teaching in this book, and this section concerns teaching multicultural material and teaching to culturally diverse learners.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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
And you’re less concerned with colleagues discussing what you wear than no one noticing at all.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Newcastle and Arsenal have been discussing the finer terms of the deal this week with a final agreement now considered a formality.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The female anchor smiles like she’s discussing a fabulous green bean recipe, not my imploding life.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing discuss
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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