as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
In France, where politicians have discussed a boycott, sports minister Marina Ferrari and Philippe Diallo, president of the country’s soccer federation, both dismissed such talk out of hand.
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Not because employees can’t adapt to new technology, but because leaders talk out of both sides of their mouths.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But a lot of talk out there about Sophi’s inaction assumes that Savannah and Rizo have been the biggest threats to win the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
What is 'Pee-wee as Himself' about? Reubens, who died in 2023, wanted to direct the film himself, but was talked out of it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 19 May 2025
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Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Not because employees can’t adapt to new technology, but because leaders talk out of both sides of their mouths.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But a lot of talk out there about Sophi’s inaction assumes that Savannah and Rizo have been the biggest threats to win the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
What is 'Pee-wee as Himself' about? Reubens, who died in 2023, wanted to direct the film himself, but was talked out of it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
Verb
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Harris said officials are still hammering out next steps with the team.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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The plan directs City Manager Mario Vasquez to negotiate with team officials and other government agencies to hammer out a deal that will determine how much the city will provide.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
Verb
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His political ambitions were forged by tragedy that added grit to his tabloid backstory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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After forging a strategic partnership with China in January, the country is now looking to deepen bilateral trade and investment with Indonesia through the forthcoming ratification of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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