thrashed (out)

verb

past tense of thrash (out)
as in developed
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrashed (out)
  1. developed
  2. forged
  3. worked up
  4. created
  5. hammered out
  6. crafted
Verb
  • The series is being developed and produced by Tom Winchester for Pure Fiction Television, the indie backed by Slow Horses and Heartstopper outfit See-Saw Films and UK talent agency Hamilton Hodell.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Makeup Creation Studio has always developed color cosmetics for Chanel, and its direction has been spearheaded by others, too.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of developed
Verb
  • The future of Serra’s art lay with the plates and, eventually, slabs and forged blocks and rounds of steel that activate the relation of the body to actual space, including outdoor sites both urban and on the land.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Nine is a poetic exploration of the enduring bonds of friendship forged across generations and decades.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of forged
Verb
  • He feels emotionally ambushed, and what plays out is as if Marriage Story were an absolute chucklefest, as Lestat gets increasingly worked up and jealous over Louis’s relationships with other men.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 June 2026
  • Church’s numinous-sun-over-still-water routine had begun to look a bit like a shtick, equally applicable to scenes of the Hudson or those worked up from 20-year-old sketches of South America.
    — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
Definition of worked up
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  • While some newly prominent groups (such as those who later became known as Quakers) emphasized love, fellowship and justice, some members of other sects (like the Presbyterians) created new fears, new sins, new tests and new punishments.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Physiotherapist James Cameron created the Lift for Life resistance program to help older adults improve their strength and balance, according to My London.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of created
Verb
  • At the meeting, Kao and Reed, the super PAC’s chair, hammered out a deal for a six-figure donation, Kao told the FBI.
    — William Turton, ProPublica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hammered out
Verb
  • Pugh’s gown was crafted with a crushed black fabric, featuring an array of bundled elements with ruffles and more throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With that hub in mind, design firm Studio De Voogt, along with the engineering and naval architects at Feadship, crafted an expansive open space at the core of Hive, ditching the conventional superyacht interior entirely.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of crafted
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“Thrashed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashed%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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