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compare notes

VERB
consult
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue brainstorm call in consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to
STRONG
cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat
WEAK
ask advice of be closeted with groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around
Antonyms
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ignore neglect
STRONG
answer reply
VERB
discuss
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue confer consider debate deliberate examine explain review take up
STRONG
altercate canvass confabulate contend contest converse descant dispute dissertate figure groupthink jaw moot sift ventilate weigh
WEAK
bounce off consult with discept discourse about dissert exchange views on get-together go into hash over hold forth kick about knock around put heads together reason about thrash out toss around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree ignore neglect
STRONG
be quiet give in give up

Example Sentences

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Each person can experience the same story differently, and can compare notes with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Prof Masterson asked to be put in touch with surgeons in the UK to compare notes.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

Sullivan said they would discuss "a vision for a more stable and prosperous and integrated region, as well as to compare notes on effectively countering and deterring Iran."

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023

It had been some time since these women were together, and they were eager to compare notes.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2023

You can talk about it afterward, compare notes.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall