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discussed

American  
[dih-skuhst] / dɪˈskʌst /

adjective

  1. 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

  1. 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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Dewan and Stiles discussed how their “DWTS” tenure lines up with milestone anniversaries for their beloved dance films “Step Up” and “Save the Last Dance,” respectively.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

Closer security ties among Pacific islands will also be discussed, despite the abrupt departure Monday of its proponent, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale, to deal with a brewing political crisis at home.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Despite the shared trauma, survivors rarely discussed what had happened.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

During a panel about the relationship between fashion and food, Onwuachi discussed curating the menu for the 2025 MET Gala, whose theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

The matter is considered settled for the moment, and throughout dessert and after-dinner drinks, the only subject discussed is the circus itself.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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