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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
STRONGEST
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

Culture critic Mary McNamara, staff writer Yvonne Villarreal and television editor Maira Garcia compare notes on the end of one of the most discussed, if not beloved, reboots in television history.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

But it is where the debate may be headed when MPs return to the Commons and compare notes next week.

From BBC • May 2, 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's good because then we could compare notes, that's why. That's why when scientists do experiments, they do them lots of times—to compare the results."

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements