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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
When asked about Rowling, however, Watson emphasized her positive memories with Rowling as a child rather than re-hashing their difference in beliefs.
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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
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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Summit leaves much of Spears’ original vocal in tact, in moments chopping it up and adding spaces of near silence for dramatic effect, before dialing up the BPM and letting the whole thing loose with a bouncy drop.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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As an experienced home chef myself, these 10 picks under $30 have saved me hours chopping vegetables, struggling with pesky jars, and grating cheese.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The technology included corrupt automatic shuffling machines that read cards and predicted which player had the best hand.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Card-reading contact lenses, X-ray poker tables, trays of poker chips that read cards, hacked shuffling machines that predict hands.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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This groundbreaking method could transform the way researchers study complex diseases, including cancer, without disrupting natural cellular processes.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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There has been a history of computer problems disrupting flights in the industry, though most of the time the disruptions are only temporary.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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This was out of respect for me, and also to avoid confusing the children.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is among those coaches expected to get real consideration in next year's head-coaching cycle, and his propensity for confusing young QBs is well known across the NFL.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could be left scrambling for food come November if the government shutdown continues.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Broncos defense mostly kept him from scrambling out of the pocket.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Martin revealed the repeat offender's disturbing search history.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The property served as both recording hub and the center of disturbing allegations that have long shadowed Kelly’s career.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Hashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hashing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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