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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  1. develops
  2. forges
  3. works up
  4. creates
  5. crafts
  6. hammers out
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  • Shipboard sensors generate targeting information before the combat system develops a firing solution.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If someone develops shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, confusion, an irregular heartbeat or other concerning symptoms after dry scooping, Sutton recommends seeking urgent or emergency medical care.
    — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of develops
Verb
  • Training for business leaders forges a body, mind, and spirit prepared for whatever challenge comes next.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • 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
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 races Craig's Senate candidacy creates an opening in the Second Congressional District, which Republicans have long wanted to flip.
    — Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Experts warn this creates critical geopolitical chokepoints, threatening a Chinese monopoly on the global copper concentrate trade.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of creates
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  • Known for her candid lyrics and conversational vocal tone, Bridgers crafts her music with acoustic guitar at its core and weaves in lush string arrangements and layers of electronic sounds.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Power is concentrated in the hands of the army chief, who crafts critical security policies – including on counterterrorism – behind closed doors.
    — Hasan Ali, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 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
Definition of hammers out
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“Thrashes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrashes%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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