Synonyms

discussed

American

[dih-skuhst] / dɪˈskʌst /

adjective

having been talked or written about, especially in order to debate or explore solutions.

The proposed new parking garage has been a widely discussed topic in recent months.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of discuss.

Other Word Forms

undiscussed adjective
well-discussed adjective

Etymology

Origin of discussed

discuss ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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The two leaders also discussed Iran during a conversation on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Rubio and Wadephul discussed Iran and the importance of securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Health, education and the cost of living are some of the key concerns for voters in this election and are sure to be discussed during the debate.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Conway, who previously discussed a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and being cancer-free after surgery in 2023, had reportedly been battling cancer again.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Bobby’s diatribe about cheating by the Soviets was being discussed all over the world, and the chess hierarchy in Russia was incensed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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