as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
the city council hammered out new commercial development regulations with input from residents, business owners, and environmental activists
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Recent Examples of hammer out
And those cameras often need to be replaced because, of all things, woodpeckers occasionally hammer out the lenses and sensors, Gómez told me.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
New Jersey rail lines stood silent for a second day as union members and state officials agreed to keep hammering out a contract Sunday as the start of the work week loomed.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed that one trade deal had already been hammered out.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The initiation of expert level track will begin in coming days with a view to hammer out details.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
New Jersey rail lines stood silent for a second day as union members and state officials agreed to keep hammering out a contract Sunday as the start of the work week loomed.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed that one trade deal had already been hammered out.
—Erin Doherty, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The initiation of expert level track will begin in coming days with a view to hammer out details.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer out
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That perspective, forged through experience and gratitude, keeps him grounded when the stakes feel highest.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Also, Leos are known to forge their path — closely resembling Mikey‘s use of One-Eyed Willy’s map to search for the Liberator’s treasure.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Over the years, the property has developed a close working relationship with Alma de Bahía, a local conservation organization that’s dedicated to preserving the intricate ecosystems across Puerto Rico.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Doel was Corman’s right-hand, writing scripts, developing scripts with other scribes, coordinating projects in production and serving as script supervisor on location.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Both sides are trying to fix current problems with the same mindset that created the problems in the first place: Industrial Revolution thinking.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The artist’s lifelong work of transcending barriers and charting new paths felt appropriate for Orlando, a city that crafts its own story through its melting pot of diverse residents, each with their own story to tell.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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The range comprises about 28 pieces, including chain necklaces, earrings, pendants, rings and cuffs, crafted from 18-karat rose gold.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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“Hammer out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer%20out. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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