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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  • Senators Lummis and Bernie Moreno (OH) met with White House officials to discuss the bill and explore potential ethics language.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The Blazers’ board of directors met on Monday, in part to discuss the lease-term list issued by the city on Friday.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of discuss
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  • Because James and Jordan didn’t play in the same eras, fans debate who is the best player ever.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 25 July 2026
  • Richard Sher’s panel of Billy Murphy, Nicolee Ambrose, Barry Gogel and Tyrone Keys debate ways to curb youth violence.
    — Bill Wachsberger, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
Definition of debate
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  • Children interrupting, meals being made, the day being talked over.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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