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thrash (out or over)

verb

Definition of thrash (out or over)next
as in to discuss

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  1. discuss
  2. debate
  3. interrupt
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  • Those efforts have included dispatching a senior envoy to discuss ending Iranian airline Mahan Air’s flights to Oman, according to a Treasury Department spokesperson.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Easier discussions will be held around tariffs and agricultural products like soybeans, while AI, autos, technology and e-commerce will feature on the agenda, said the official, who asked for anonymity to discuss private conversations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of discuss
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  • In 2014, under pressure from the activist investor ValueAct, Motorola Solutions board members debated whether to sell the whole company.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Trust must be earned at the dais, by members who debate respectfully, explain themselves honestly and treat neighbors as neighbors.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of debate
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  • It was not based on a news organization’s viewpoint, although the changes were made after one correspondent had repeatedly interrupted press briefings.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Their talk is then interrupted by a bad signal and a woman in the road whom Bryan’s vehicle strikes.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Thrash (out or over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrash%20%28out%20or%20over%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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