hash (over or out)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hash (over or out)
  1. discuss
  2. debate
  3. talk over
Verb
  • Officials will discuss strengthening Iran-Iraq relations, border security, economic cooperation and counterterrorism, among other topics, the broadcaster IRIB reported.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Team-mate Mbaye has also been discussed this summer but senior Liverpool figures insist their interest has only been exploratory to date and strongly dismissed suggestions that personal terms have already been agreed with the 18-year-old.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of discuss
Verb
  • There are limited time and resources to debate and vote on proposals.
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But now, the internet is debating the album, with some people accusing Blanco of cultural appropriation.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Verb
  • Landon Emenalo is subject to a loan bid from Celtic, while Wigan Athletic have been in talks over a loan deal for Reggie Walsh.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • These relationships are all rooted in banter and talking over each other, which can start to sound very same-y and homogeneous.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk over
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“Hash (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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