debating

VERB

argue, discuss

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer bicker consider contest deliberate oppose question wrangle

STRONG

agitate altercate bandy canvass cogitate confab confute contend controvert demonstrate differ disprove dispute hassle moot pettifog prove reason rebut refute rehash

WEAK

bump heads chew the fat cross swords discept hammer away at hash over have at it kick around knock around lock horns pick a bone put up argument set to talk back talk game thrash out toss around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree

STRONG

endorse give in go along harmonize make peace

Example Sentences

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Fourteen states are debating moratoriums on new data centers, according to The National Conference of State Legislatures.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But the dissenting opinions from Justices Thomas and Samuel Alito make clear the court was debating other issues as well.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

But she said that she thought "we would look ludicrous right now as a government to turn in on ourselves" and start debating leadership.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Outside the administration, some private-sector analysts are already debating what such discussions might ultimately produce and whether more concrete crisis-management mechanisms could eventually follow, such as an AI hotline for communication between high-level leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I could tell Mrs. Baylor was debating whether or not to drive through the red light.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English