HASHING Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

hashing

verb

present participle of hash

as in chopping

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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as in shuffling

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 hashing Start signing, hashing and exchanging messages. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 No sub-tweeting, no digs in the press, just two dudes with a minor disagreement hashing it out man-to-man and then moving on. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 When asked about Rowling, however, Watson emphasized her positive memories with Rowling as a child rather than re-hashing their difference in beliefs. — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 25 Sep. 2025 Sparks could fly with someone who challenges you in all of the right ways, but if you’re already coupled, don’t let pride hold you back from hashing things out. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Both comments by Killer Mike and Curry were later deleted, with the pair presumably hashing things out behind the scenes. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025 But one thing the feuding MAGA factions agree on is that there isn’t really another prominent figure like Kirk — a big voice who was focused on smoothing over his movement’s fractures, not hashing them out in public for clout. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025 So instead of hashing things out, Baum says avoidants will characteristically change the subject, minimize the problem, or even pull away at the tiniest hint of tension. — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 26 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hashing

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Amid the rumblings of construction at nearby David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the sound of a shrill whistle and chopping feet at the nearby Murfin Family Practice Fields signaled one thing.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The sound of someone chopping vegetables came loudly from the kitchen.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of chopping

Verb

Few heads turn despite her tall, unmistakable frame shuffling across the floor.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
In the Van Morrison video, people are shuffling around him, walking directly in front of or around him, some of them appear to be hustling to somewhere more urgent, some of them may be stopping for a brief glance, and then moving on.

— Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

Definition of shuffling

Verb

Persistent heatwaves are not only driving up the cost of keeping society running and disrupting companies' production and operations, but are also putting pressure on European economic growth.

— , CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
The Dodgers pulled off the trade without disrupting their major-league squad.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupting

Verb

Physicians are alarmed, stressing that FDA licensing is crucial for guiding patients, as this decision risks confusing consumers about regulated versus unregulated treatments.

— Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The Seahawks and Eagles won Super Bowls by confusing teams from multiple alignments.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of confusing

Verb

The couple have long warned of the dangers of social media and the evolution of disturbing AI tools, zoning in on the negative impact the platforms can have on mental health.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Each seat is 19 inches wide with 39 inches of pitch with thoughtful features like a hard shell for easy reclining without disturbing surrounding fliers and privacy dividers attached to the headrest.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbing

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Crews are scrambling to gain ground before temperatures climb back into the 90s later this week –– with dry heat potentially fueling even more dangerous conditions.

— Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
In the early hours of the morning in Australia, theories about potential long-term knee injuries began to gain traction online, with fans scrambling to find the truth about his absence.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026