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as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted
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as in discussing
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion
the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike
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Recent Examples of mooting
The missing piece from any effort to tie this conversation to current events is the role that federal-state coöperation has played historically in mooting this question.
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Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Tomahawk missiles One way the White House is turning the screws on Moscow is by mooting the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
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Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.
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Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Tomahawk missiles One way the White House is turning the screws on Moscow is by mooting the possibility of supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
This week saw Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos descending on the Eternal City to announce the streaming giant’s plans to help revive a storied cinema, as well as a host of international TV executives mooting the possibility of an upturn that could pull the global drama biz out of its recent doldrums.
—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooting
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Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
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Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
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Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
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The dour feeling that this book produces is the exact opposite of the invigorating excitement that Scorsese conveys when discussing movie magic.
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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People are not only debating Bitcoin.
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Wall Street spent the week debating who the biggest winners and losers of the artificial intelligence boom will ultimately be.
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In 2022, Kroger announced a plan to merge with rival Albertsons, arguing that a larger chain would be better able to compete against rivals.
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The Department of Justice on Thursday declined to turn over additional information from the Epstein files as ordered by a judge, arguing the materials include sensitive victim information or were appropriately redacted as required by law.
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“Mooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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