THRASHING (OUT) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

thrashing (out)

verb

Definition of thrashing (out)

present participle of thrash (out)

as in grinding (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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While some inmates committed capital offenses later in life, lengthy appeals and mandatory reviews have resulted in many spending decades on death row, sometimes developing medical conditions that can complicate efforts to execute them.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains has shown up in a wave of new restrictions globally.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of developing

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Internal documents published in the Supreme Court case revealed that former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ignored federal law by forging to review conditions in consultation with the State Department, according to emails between agency officials.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
In recent years, the tri-island state of Grenada has been forging a new tourism model to tackle these challenges – both improving life for citizens and the visitor experience.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of forging

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Some have already talked to a parent; others are working up the nerve.

— Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
While working up the nerve to kill her, Loftis discovers that Ruth is secretly the mother of his late wife Lauren (Meredith Casey), making his son Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick) the final descendant.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 June 2026

Definition of working up

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Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Hochul, in signing the order, directed the Department of Public Service (DPS) to consider creating the fund to help support the procurement of a clean energy supply and establish an insurance pool to protect against large loads.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of creating

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Once Alex Ovechkin made his decision, hammering out the details took only a few minutes.

— Bailey Johnson, Washington Post, 6 July 2026
Pritzker needs to take a hands-on approach, gathering all the stakeholders well in advance of the November veto session and hammering out a workable regimen, to ensure lawmakers have something on which to vote.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

Definition of hammering out

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