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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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
Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether enjoyed alongside eggs, bacon, and toast or as a quick snack, these crispy hash brown patties are a breakfast staple among Trader Joe's shoppers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
He’s drawn to this material not by the weight of its ethical conundrums but by the chance to watch beautiful people attempt, or pretend, to hash those conundrums out.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The proposal failed despite having support from over 80% of mining hash power and nearly every major Bitcoin company.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether enjoyed alongside eggs, bacon, and toast or as a quick snack, these crispy hash brown patties are a breakfast staple among Trader Joe's shoppers.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Rams could run laterally, hash to hash, with the Warriors.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
He’s drawn to this material not by the weight of its ethical conundrums but by the chance to watch beautiful people attempt, or pretend, to hash those conundrums out.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hash
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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They can also be blended into soups or dips, grated or chopped into salads and slaws, and even pickled for a bright, tangy pop of flavor in sandwiches or wraps.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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The most time-consuming part of this Louisiana mainstay is chopping all of your veggies, so do it ahead of time to get dinner on the table quicker.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Economic and religious activities disrupted by DHS Muslims in Minneapolis, estimated now to be more than 100,000, have lived in the city for well over a century, and the city has embraced them.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her beau-to-be follows her into the fields and sneaks up on her, stumbling over a rock at the last possible moment, disrupting what might have been her first actual orgasm.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Short grain Arborio rice (the same variety used for risotto) is the ideal rice for this pudding because the grains are short and starchy; as the rice cooks, the starch transforms the milk and water into a thick, rich sauce.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The race for Los Angeles mayor has been in an extraordinary state of flux, with the candidate lineup shuffling and reshuffling in the final days before the filing deadline.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Moore administration has chosen the opposite approach, doubling down on spending while shuffling money around in a game of three-card monte.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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A week after reviving her Prince routine to honor fans during a meet at Minnesota, Chiles seamlessly transitioned back at Pauley Pavilion to her energetic routine set to a medley of hits by icons Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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True to form, a medley of diamond jewelry and a black leather handbag rounded out Rihanna’s Valentine’s Day look.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The citizens of Texas are confusing hospitality for complacency.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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To give my permission to be sad, to be angry, to be confused.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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Nearby is Fwala, a Qatari dialect word for a dessert assortment served to guests.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Besides a full assortment of hats, the store stocks Western apparel, cowboy boots, and handmade leather items.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Hash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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