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

Etymology

Origin of discussed

discuss ( def. ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Investors will be watching how officials discussed the threshold for actually moving rates higher.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Historians and Black activists have discussed it openly for generations.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Yadin, Elmorich and Sachs had discussed staging immersive art projects together for years before plans finally aligned with the hospital’s acquisition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Oakley discussed how Oxbow’s concentration in energy has been higher than elsewhere on Wall Street, in an interview with Kitco News that was published Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

I went from class to class, not paying attention to anything that was said or discussed.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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