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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Food security is usually discussed in terms of supply.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Shields said the location of any fight would have to be discussed but hinted at a meeting between the two stars at the end of 2026 and said the bout would be at middleweight.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The two leaders had discussed relations between the countries, "peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and regional and international developments", it added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

They discussed political and diplomatic steps, including potential sanctions, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The night before, he and Garfield discussed business until nearly midnight.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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