hash (over or out)

Definition of hash (over or out)next
as in to discuss
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion for months the town councilmen hashed over the proposal to allow a big-box store in their rural community

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hash (over or out)
Verb
  • Under the memorandum of understanding the two sides signed in June that collapsed within days, Iran's nuclear program was meant to be discussed over a 60-day period.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • During a recent cover story for Vogue Arabia, Lohan discussed having become more vocal throughout her career.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • While the two candidates were technically debating each other, the most prominent name onstage wasn’t there and isn’t on the ballot.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Fourth graders debate whether a company will still be in business in 10 years.
    — Michael Poore Special to the Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • While a quick reopening of the strait and a resumption of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program could be tempting to Trump, obstacles remain.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Egypt had been deeply involved in talks over a ceasefire and a hostage-release deal.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Hash (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster