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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Shortly beforehand, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reportedly told Fox News that the prospect of in-person talks had been discussed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Kempczinski also discussed menu strategy, what his company reveals about today’s cautious consumer—and why he’s willing to eat on camera again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The ICO's survey of parents in February found 21% of parents had never spoken to their children about online privacy, while 38% discussed it less than once a month.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Food security is usually discussed in terms of supply.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It is not a topic that has ever been discussed in his presence, though Caroline once told him in secret she heard it was something of a scandal.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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