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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
Polymorphic malware can change hashes, strings and structure while preserving the same objective. — Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Dunkin's fall menu includes several bakery items and the return of the $6 Meal Deal, which comes with a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich, hash browns and a medium hot or iced coffee. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 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 all, the Dodgers drowned out that horrible tomahawk chop with some mighty hacks of their own, winning 3-1 while finally displaying some of the desperation that had been missing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash and chop together until well combined, then continue working mixture, holding knife blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Gone are the four nations, corresponding to the elements, who coexisted in harmony that was disrupted and then, episode by episode, restored.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The measure drew support from numerous Cornell students and Ithaca residents, although some graduate students raised concerns that the restrictions were overly broad and could disrupt activities unrelated to Greek life.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of disrupt
Noun
  • For this leaner, meaner Deafheaven, stylistic variety takes a backseat to speed and chaos, and when properly executed, subtle melodic or rhythmic tweaks wield the heft of the more tectonic transitions in the band’s defining songs.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Fans of pro and college sports can access networks like FS1 and ESPN with a variety of DIRECTV packages.
    — Christopher Murray OutKick FOX News has been compensated for, and may earn a commission, if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of variety
Verb
  • Kering is starting to clean house, having already shuffled creative directors at Gucci, Balenciaga and Bottega Veneta.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Green tea was served by gang members shuffling around in slippers.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of shuffle
Noun
  • After an opening medley that spans New Orleans jazz and bounce, the record’s signposts grow increasingly fuzzy.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The monitoring detected a medley of air contaminants commonly associated with burning fossil fuels.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of medley
Verb
  • Dealing with the British, his Tenzing is scrupulous and honorable, but don’t confuse that with subservience.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Decoys, which carry no explosives, help confuse Russian air defenses and force them to waste ammunition.
    — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of confuse
Noun
  • Our success so far has been 100 percent chalked up to using the constraint of our assortment as our superpower.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At Liberty London, buyers order a significant portion of the range through pre-collections, which gives their assortment a strong commercial foundation.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Hash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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