discussion

noun

di-ˈskə-shən How to pronounce discussion (audio)
Definition of discussionnext
1
as in debate
an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue the discussion about the club budget went on for hours

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2
as in conversation
talking or a talk between two or more people discussions around the watercooler at work

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Recent Examples of discussion The succession of scandals sparked an open discussion in the country about her suitability to the role of Queen, with some experts even laying out possible options for her withdrawal from royal duties. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The hearing went by with little to no contention as discussions from city councilors was mostly clarifying questions on financial details. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 Its return coincides with citywide discussions about a lack of third spaces — places outside of work, school and home — for teens to hang out that will keep them off the streets. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 But the discussion also underscored that prestige and a recognizable Nordic brand are no guarantee of commercial traction. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discussion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discussion
  1. debate
  2. conversation
  3. consultation
  4. converse
  5. consult
  6. talk
  7. dialogue
  8. conference
Noun
  • While the referendum debate has almost entirely centered on the economy – for example, the potential impact of joining the Eurozone and changing fishing policy – the vote is not happening in a vacuum.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Their debates can get heated, but Gray, who describes himself as a conflict-averse person in a high-conflict business, says the criticism should never be personal.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
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  • In our efforts to reciprocate with some updates about our family, the wife would interject within a sentence or two of our contribution to hijack the conversation back to talking about her family.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Her conversation with John also divulges the depths of his entwinement with current ring-bearer Hal Jordan, via a flashback to when John was a baby, in the all-important year of 1986.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of conversation
Noun
  • Thomas Mach Interiors, of Simsbury, painted the interior and donated a consultation and project management services at the school.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Family life Harald dated Sonja Haraldsen for nine years before King Olav V, after consultation with the Norwegian Parliament, gave permission for the couple to marry.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consultation
Noun
  • In her Arizona projects, Lerner says the front is becoming an extension of how people enjoy their morning coffee, move through the day, converse with neighbors in the evening, and relax before going indoors.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • So, Toney and Ulbrich converse and decide what’s best for the defense, and more specifically within Toney’s passing-centric jurisdiction, what’s best for the secondary and back seven in coverage.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of converse
Noun
  • Noam Lupu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
    — Nicholas Carnes, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mindy Leffler developed the Duchenne Video Assessment, used in Capricor’s Phase 3 study, and consults on its data.
    — Mindy Leffler, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of consult
Noun
  • Former mayor Harry Sidhu went to prison on corruption charges, and the two parties never re-engaged on talks.
    — Sam Blum, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • TickTalkie™ adds instant push-to-talk communication over LTE, with support for watch-to-watch, multi-user, and multi-channel conversations.
    — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of talk
Noun
  • These are systems that allow creators to guide a full production experience through natural, ongoing dialogue.
    — Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun claimed Taiwan is not a dialogue partner or development partner of the forum and therefore is in no position to participate in the event's activities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of dialogue
Noun
  • Mamdani opened the news conference by expressing his condolences to the victims and their families and thanking the officers who responded.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, the school praised his leadership through UCLA’s conference realignment and his efforts to improve the athletic department’s financial position.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of conference

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“Discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discussion. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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