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)
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The president initially appeared to favor a delay in any attack to give diplomatic efforts more time, nudging Iran to come to the table to discuss curtailing its nuclear program.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025 -
Never mind that the two teams had discussed a deal at the February trade deadline, or that their coach, Ime Udoka, had grown close with Durant during their time together in Brooklyn and was known to be a major advocate for a possible Durant move.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The Senate continues to debate the bill before sending it back to the House.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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The extent of the damage to Tehran’s nuclear program has been hotly debated ever since.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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After six rounds of talks over more than two months, the two sides have yet to come to any sort of agreement over tariffs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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People feel safe when they’re not being rushed or talked over.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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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 5 Jul. 2025.
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