rehash

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verb

re·​hash (ˌ)rē-ˈhash How to pronounce rehash (audio)
rehashed; rehashing; rehashes
Synonyms of rehashnext

transitive verb

1
: to talk over or discuss again
2
: to present or use again in another form without substantial change or improvement

rehash

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noun

re·​hash ˈrē-ˌhash How to pronounce rehash (audio)
1
: something that is rehashed
2
: the action or process of rehashing

Examples of rehash in a Sentence

Verb You're just rehashing the same argument all over again.
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Verb
State transportation officials largely rehashed old information during a presentation to Charlotte City Council’s transportation committee Thursday. Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 No need to rehash history in this case. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Late-game heroics and Reaves’ shot falling short turned Thursday into a rehash of Tuesday’s loss to the Orlando Magic. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026 His court brief rehashes evidence excluded from trial, including a defense strategy claiming their deaths were part of an ancient ritual. Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rehash

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rehash was in 1820

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“Rehash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehash. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

rehash

verb
re·​hash
(ˈ)rē-ˈhash
: to present or use (as an argument) again in another form without much change or improvement
rehash
ˈrē-ˌhash
noun

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