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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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“I’m looking forward to debating whoever it is.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Much time was spent among Republicans debating who deserved those three get-out-of-jail-free cards.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Opposition to AI data centers is widespread, with 70% of Americans against local construction and fourteen states debating moratoriums.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Open any social-media platform, and you will find young people debating government policy, speaking out on social issues and holding public figures accountable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Brij and Matthew were arguing loudly about cryptocurrencies and Skid and Aaron were debating which was more important to society, botany or music, but I could barely hear them.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon