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noun

Definition of hashnext
as in jumble
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things the docudrama was a hash of facts, half-truths, speculation, and pure fiction

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verb

ˈhash How to pronounce hash (audio)
1
as in to chop
to cut into small pieces he hashed some roast beef, put it in a pie shell, and topped it with a layer of mashed potatoes

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2
as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the bookkeeper had so hashed the figures it took weeks to straighten out the accounts

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Recent Examples of hash
Noun
In addition to omelets and frittatas, these vegetables can be incorporated into quiches, breakfast muffins, or a hash. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026 The writers rented a house in Ojai, California, to go on retreat hash it out. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
So Jay Elliot, Apple’s human resources chief, brought John to Steve’s office to hash things out. — Geoffrey Cain, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026 Times pop music critic Mikael Wood and Times film critic Amy Nicholson hash it out. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hash
  1. jumble
  2. chop
  3. disrupt
  4. variety
  5. shuffle
  6. medley
  7. confuse
  8. assortment
Noun
  • Arches and natural bridges sweep like buttresses from jumbles of rock, giving this landscape a mystical, cathedral-like quality.
    — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of jumble
Verb
  • In Chinese cooking, it may be sliced into julienne, chopped, or smashed and added to vegetable, fish, and meat dishes.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
  • After taking a short corner and getting the ball back, Savio turned down a chance to cross and chose to chop instead.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of chop
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  • Goldman Sachs economist Daan Struyven warned in a recent note that prices could still reach $120 a barrel as the war, now in its seventh month, continues to disrupt shipping.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The officials in Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota, Georgia, New Hampshire and Kansas warned in an amicus curiae letter to the Supreme Court on Wednesday that late implementation of the rule could disrupt the midterms.
    — Violet Jira, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of disrupt
Noun
  • As, it should be said, has Vardy, with Burnley manager Nicky Hayen, when asked about his new signing’s qualities, pretty much describing the sort of variety that Wrexham need to add up front to become genuine challengers for automatic promotion.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Vienna’s signature wine, Wiener Gemischter Satz is a field blend made from at least three white grape varieties grown side by side, then harvested and fermented together.
    — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of variety
Verb
  • The filmmaker has likened his perspective in this project to that of Dorothy’s dog Toto in The Wizard of Oz, alert to the shuffling feet beneath the curtain rather than being bamboozled by the shyster title character’s techno showmanship.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Not much else changed in Class 5A, besides Azle and Arlington Seguin shuffling down two spots with Week 2 losses.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shuffle
Noun
  • The honorees typically perform a career-spanning medley of their greatest hits during the ceremony.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In Arrowhead Stadium before the game, a medley of surprisingly authentic folk tunes echoed over the loud speaker system.
    — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of medley
Verb
  • The Polo Room Not to be confused with Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar, the Polo Room takes its name from the actual sport—international polo star Nacho Figueras is a co-owner, and his Argentine heritage runs throughout the restaurant.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no complicated touchscreen to confuse older family members or young kids, either.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of confuse
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  • With half‑year sales topping 100 billion yuan, growth is being driven by Sam’s Club expansion, e‑commerce, and relentless focus on value, assortment, and convenience.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Faherty is number two and the store will be adding boys to its men’s and womenswear assortment.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Hash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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