as in discussed
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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The Mean Girls actress candidly discussed the importance of the Academy Awards during an interview with The New Yorker, and gave a surprising response when asked if winning an Oscar was important to her.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Brennan also discussed the crowd’s reaction to the fall in the viral video.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Responsibility is still debated after harm has occurred.—
The AI Insider,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Steeped in dread and indignation, Watcher is feminist horror that imagines what Rear Window would be like if Jimmy Stewart were constantly talked over and dismissed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Vance tried to say something more, but Stephanopoulos talked over him and went to a commercial break.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Hashed (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hashed%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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