to discussing

Examples

• All

• Those are mainstream voices now discussing this exact issue.

• Today we're going to be discussing blockchains, bricks and oil.

• So the structure we're discussing is this one.

• So I'm not going to be discussing that any further.

  Destiny Sidwell

• So how relevant is discussing the alignment problem now?

• I don't think that discussing this issue in this way helps.

• Alright, so always keep that in mind when discussing fabrics.

• We've spent time discussing the Italian laws of physics.

  Stanford

• And today we are discussing offset onset.

• In today's meeting, we are discussing the latest strategies for improving sales.

Synonyms

T

to talk about

vsto discussing

∞ 1.3

Speak with someone about a subject

is for exchanging ideas and opinions rather than only mentioning a topic

S

to speak

vsto discussing

∞ 1.0

To talk with someone to share thoughts or feelings

focuses on exchanging ideas or opinions between people rather than just expressing

D

to discuss

vsto discussing

∞ 1.6

To talk with other people about something, often in detail

focuses on exchanging ideas or opinions rather than detail

S

to speak to

vsto discussing

∞ 1.7

To talk to someone about a problem or plan

is about mutual exchange of ideas rather than one-sided addressing

D

to debate

vsto discussing

474 2.8

To discuss and argue about a topic in a formal way

is general exchange of ideas without formal argument or strict rules

T

to talk of

vsto discussing

127 2.5

Mention something in conversation

is intended for exchanging ideas and opinions, not just brief mention

T

to talk over

vsto discussing

66 3.2

Discuss something carefully with someone before deciding

is for exchanging ideas or opinions, not necessarily careful review

C

to confer

vsto discussing

45 4.9

To talk with others to make a decision

is for sharing ideas or opinions without decision focus

C

to chat about

vsto discussing

• Informal

40 1.6

To talk in a friendly, casual way about a subject

is about exchanging opinions rather than casual social talk

C

to converse

vsto discussing

29 3.3

To talk with someone in a friendly way

is focused on exchanging ideas or opinions more than casual chat

C

to confer with

vsto discussing

25 4.5

Talk about something with someone to share ideas or make a decision

is used for exchanging ideas without the aim of making a decision

K

to kick around

vsto discussing

• Informal

9 4.6

Discuss an idea informally without making a decision

is aimed at exchanging ideas or opinions with intent to engage

C

to confab

vsto discussing

• Informal

1 8.5

To talk briefly and informally with someone, often in private

is a general exchange of ideas in any setting, not always informal

B

to bounce around

vsto discussing

• Informal

1 3.9

Discuss ideas informally with other people

is for exchanging opinions between people, not only casual group ideas

D

to dialog

vsto discussing

• US

1 4.3

To talk to try to reach an agreement

is for exchanging ideas or opinions without specific problem-solving aim

C

to confabulate

vsto discussing

8.8

To talk together to make a decision

is about exchanging opinions rather than aiming to decide

T

to talmbout

vsto discussing

• Slang

9.9

To talk about something in informal speech

is neutral language for exchanging ideas rather than slang

D

to dialogize

vsto discussing

• Jargon

8.9

To talk openly with others to find common ground

is about the act of exchanging ideas rather than promoting group dialogue

How Formal

to debate

474 2.8

to discussing

1.8

to talk

∞ 1.0

to chat

• Informal

269 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology