THRASH (OUT) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

thrash (out)

verb

Definition of thrash (out)

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

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HiveLink adds resilient networking L3Harris developed HiveLink to provide connectivity across contested operating environments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The feat would mark a significant milestone as SpaceX works to develop Starship to become the first fully reusable launch vehicle, with both the lower- and upper-stages of the rocket able to fly multiple times.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of develop

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These and other efforts built on the experience and trust forged through decades of policy battles, including the tobacco settlement, even if the dollars weren’t involved.

— Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026
The late Henry Kissinger initially made his name as an academic writing about nuclear arms control during the Cold War, and latterly forged his reputation as the architect of US-China detente.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of forge

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And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026
Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, according to the British Heart Foundation, is when heat or cold energy is used to create tiny scars in the heart to block faulty signals and restore a typical heartbeat.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of create

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While the exact vision is yet to be hammered out, the core concept is to ensure the entire food story at the stadium is steeped in the Sacramento region’s farms, produce and makers.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Now, lawmakers must hammer out the details of that legislation.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hammer out

Verb

Some have already talked to a parent; others are working up the nerve.

— Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
As manufacturers and network operators work up solutions for the 6-GHz band, the challenge will be in charting a path that doesn’t undermine the economies of scale needed for wireless innovation, lower hardware costs, and ultimately technology adoption.

— Stephen Cousins, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

Definition of work up

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Wong crafted a riposte to MGM’s faux China portrayed in The Good Earth by producing a motion picture about the actual China featuring a person with actual Chinese heritage, herself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The organization will help traditionally Democratic groups like labor and civil society craft AI policy messages, Bores said.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of craft

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