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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  • The Next Generation Steps Up Sharing the stage with the executives were two members of the generation the panel was discussing.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After discussing the safety measures and hearing from those in attendance, Hall and Lett withdrew to discuss the vote over the phone with Eastern Commissioner Jamey Cope, who was absent for a conference.
    — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of discuss
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  • The data from late 2025 and early 2026 points to a market that is no longer debating whether AI belongs in retail, but who gets to set the terms.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The exact quantity of water consumed by AI data centers remains debated.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of debate
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  • Those days went by in a blur, interrupted by sharp moments of urgency and clarity.
    — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The screening appeared to be interrupted by a film that was taking control of the projectors.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of interrupt
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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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