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adjective

Definition of debatednext
as in disputed

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debated

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verb

past tense of debate
1
as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to still debating what to do

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2
as in discussed
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion we debated the advantages versus the disadvantages of the proposed waterfront development

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  1. discussed
  2. controversial
  3. contemplated
  4. argued
  5. considered
  6. questioned
  7. entertained
  8. weighed
Verb
  • Victories like the one over Manchester City – a performance discussed at length in this previous column – have been all too rare, with the team picking up too many draws and too many injuries.
    Adam Digby, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Much less discussed was Shel Talmy, who died at 87, one week after Jones.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussed
Adjective
  • Exactly who gets to determine when Ramadan begins and ends is controversial.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Such matters could include approval of repeating expenditures, liens on delinquent members, routine contract renewals, or anything else which is not expected to be controversial.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of controversial
Verb
  • Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.
    Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of contemplated
Verb
  • Filings questioning the constitutionality and arbitrariness of the death penalty were just some of the similar motions Taylor lodged and argued in Kohberger’s criminal case.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Most of the residents who spoke ahead of the council’s vote last month argued that Chan represented the status quo, was overpaid and had failed at his job.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of argued
Verb
  • Milik, however, can’t even be considered a ghost.
    David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • What is considered a good payout rate?
    Christopher Gerlacher, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of considered
Verb
  • His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.
    Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.
    Joohee Cho, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of questioned
Verb
  • Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of entertained
Verb
  • According to the organization's website, Burt was 16 feet, 8 inches long and weighed more than 1,500 pounds.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Burt was estimated to be over 90-years-old and weighed a staggering 700kg, per The Independent.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighed
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