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.
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The CFP management committee, made up of 10 FBS conference commissioners and Notre Dame’s athletic director, met Thursday to discuss the negotiations with ESPN, according to the Athletic and ESPN.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
When asked about a merger during a recent earnings call, Musk told investors that there was “more and more overlap” between the companies, but that he couldn’t discuss a combination on that call.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The presidents of Romania and Bulgaria are due to discuss today whether Article 4 of the Nato treaty should be invoked.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Network Rail invited locals to discuss the next steps over tea and cake this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
“You are never to discuss Mr. Pinkerton or his business—or my business, for that matter—with anyone, Nell. Do you understand me?”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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
Here, Armstrong, who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., discusses how he and his brother approach conflict, the risks of adventure travel and swimming with whales in French Polynesia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
A sweet, acoustic ballad, it discusses the various types of love she's encountered in her life - from high school crushes to the love she has for her family and friends.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Kaepernick’s book discusses his life up to this point, from his childhood and adolescence to his current justice activities and life with his wife, Nessa Diab, and daughter.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 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
And in that interview he discussed why he thinks it unlikely the court will overturn the marriage equality decision, Obergefell.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
I discussed those questions with Gibney, and what they taught him about Musk and our penchant for enabling men like him, in a wide-ranging conversation transcribed below.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
On a Delta subreddit where people discussed the elusive barf bag, one user joked: “It’s in the phone app now?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Bay Area librarian-turned-social media star stirred concern online this summer after a series of posts in which he discussed his declining mental health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Mr. Darling begins, “Last time we all gathered here, we discussed the harm that Mr. Meyer’s actions caused the community. Today, we’re here to learn what Mr. Meyer has done to repair that harm.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
According to a Thursday Reuters report, some investors are now discussing a $1.5 trillion valuation for Anthropic, down from a $2 trillion target valuation previously.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The MEO also reported on a network of AI-generated videos discussing separatism which garnered over 40 million views and was eventually linked to individuals in the Netherlands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel didn’t shy away from discussing his job security Thursday amid a frustrating 0-5 start to the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
But lately the leaders at the 125-year-old law firm spent hours discussing the merits of italics within a custom-made typeface and selecting the exact shade of blue that best communicates the energy of its lawyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Since 1400 theologians had been discussing what they called ‘moral certainty’—evidence good enough to rely on, even if there is a great deal at stake.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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