THRASHES (OUT) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

thrashes (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of thrash (out)

as in grinds (out)

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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Three phases The plan unfolds in three phases, though the report only develops the first one, focusing on stabilization and emergency measures.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
The Vanstone fortune cannot be recouped until Magdalen finally develops a strong emotional intelligence—until her thinking and observation skills grow to match her acting skills, and then begin to work together.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of develops

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As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Motherhood, sexuality, family, fame… every band member forges her own path in refreshingly disparate ways rarely shown on television.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Definition of forges

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The Jetz-Scrubz sponge (awkward to say, easy to use) quickly works up super fine suds from your dish soap, making for a very satisfying and effective cleaning experience.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
These stylistic parameters, however, feel established purely so the film can wrestle against them, which works up to a point.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of works up

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House of Leon crafts it from Douglas fir using shou sugi ban, a traditional Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring its surface.

— Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Still the Right Stuff no longer crafts these legacy jackets, but this garment is a testament to the vintage flight jackets that inspired fashion around the world.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of crafts

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The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026

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