HAMMERED OUT Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

hammered out

verb

past tense of hammer out

as in developed

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 hammered out In the meantime, Silver anticipates that a flurry of one-and-done provisional arrangements will be hammered out before the new campaign tips off in October. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years. — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026 Unions and the Newsom administration hammered out new agreements, which included several provisions to help cut down on California’s employee compensation costs. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Even as the compromise was being hammered out, Carr made another significant find on a separate Related project site between the bay and Brickell Avenue. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 The other details that will need to be hammered out. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 19 June 2026 The agreement is light on details related to Iran’s nuclear program, which will be hammered out in technical negotiations over a 60-day period. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026 Arsenal completed a deal for Martin Zubimendi, the broad terms of which had been hammered out almost a full year prior. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 May 2026 The final spending plan will be hammered out between the mayor and the Council before the July 1 start of the 2027 fiscal year. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026

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Browning and Eveland developed the educational curriculum that would provide both an understanding and hands-on experience in a friendly environment where questions are encouraged.

— Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
The plane has been developed to fly the Australian airline Qantas’ upcoming record-breaking route from Sydney to London.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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That theme stayed true Thursday evening, with the American League Central rivals trading leads until the Tigers (49-54) forged ahead and beat the Royals 4-3 in a series opener at Comerica Park.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cerebras shares gained about 5% on Thursday after the company forged an agreement with Advanced Micro Devices that involves the two chipmakers to work together on artificial intelligence systems.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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Undrafted rookie Cash Jones created some buzz at the beginning of OTAs after rookie minicamp revealed the Falcons are cross-training Jones, a college running back at Georgia, as a receiver.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
This tour will be key in terms of enhancing existing relationships and trying to attract new business, especially off the back of the buzz created by the World Cup in the States.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of created

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He feels emotionally ambushed, and what plays out is as if Marriage Story were an absolute chucklefest, as Lestat gets increasingly worked up and jealous over Louis’s relationships with other men.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Church’s numinous-sun-over-still-water routine had begun to look a bit like a shtick, equally applicable to scenes of the Hudson or those worked up from 20-year-old sketches of South America.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Definition of worked up

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Under his watch, the company has crafted global sales strategies, lined up distribution deals across major territories and steered festival campaigns for award-winning films.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026
The full collection of 22 stock keeping units features crafted instruments designed in collaboration with jewelry designer Susana Vega, including the Sole Foot File, Dune Nail Brush, and Buff Rings.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

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