as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
after hours of brainstorming, the writers finally thrashed out an extended story arc for the sitcom
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrash (out)
Verb
-
Rosenberg emphasizes that at this point, AI is still just another tool that’s used for developing content—like CGI.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
24 June 2025 -
None of the potential draftees grew 4 inches or developed a different jump shot in the last month.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
-
True market leadership isn’t built during stable times—it’s forged through uncertainty.—
Padmakumar Nair,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
-
Yet when the Obama Administration managed to forge a nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, Netanyahu denounced it as weak.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Verb
-
Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
-
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
Verb
-
Lutnick said last week Trump is in no rush, preferring to hammer out better agreements that benefit American businesses and consumers.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
-
That bodes well for their chances of hammering out a new contract in the near future.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
Verb
-
Beyond that the plan is to steadily work up to 80 or 90 pitches before making a return to the big league roster.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
-
When school is out, those children can work up to eight hours a day for a total of no more than 40 hours a week.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
Verb
-
But crafting a durable peace will also require that Washington impose penalties.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
-
Today, the all-female team of winemakers is dedicated to crafting delicious, drinkable wines and practicing sustainability.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Thrash (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share