debating

VERB

argue, discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer bicker consider contest deliberate oppose question wrangle

STRONG

agitate altercate bandy canvass cogitate confab confute contend controvert demonstrate differ disprove dispute hassle moot pettifog prove reason rebut refute rehash

WEAK

bump heads chew the fat cross swords discept hammer away at hash over have at it kick around knock around lock horns pick a bone put up argument set to talk back talk game thrash out toss around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

STRONG

endorse give in go along harmonize make peace

Example Sentences

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It could be telling how much Warsh signals his support of other banks’ communication styles, especially with other central bankers debating best practices and how different approaches should evolve.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

I’m debating whether I should consolidate the debt or negotiate down what I owe overall.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Investors are nervous about a quieter Fed, fearing more market volatility, and are still debating how to interpret Warsh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Following the arrival of the royal couple in the debating chamber, the celebration began with a fanfare performed by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brass ensemble.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Zheng considered for a little while, his face changing from one expression to another as if he was debating with himself.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook