threshed

past tense of thresh

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for threshed
Verb
  • Ohtani the pitcher tossed six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts.
    Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • During a tense disagreement, Lemigova tossed a glass of water at costar Guerdy Abraira.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Andy lashed the feet tightly and then grabbed the loose end of the rope.
    Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Her hand twitched from the heat.
    Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
  • My hand twitched toward the phone, muscle memory stronger than willpower.
    Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Mavericks pounded tables and stomped their feet.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Storms have already pounded the Outer Banks this year, and Porter warned there could be less natural barriers like sand dunes to block the relentless waves.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Travis jerked open the door and slid on his butt down a wing that was on fire.
    Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
  • The president starts out by making a visit to Liberty Arena to play basketball with some school children, then gets jerked away when the crisis happens.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some even licked the candy to soften it -- a trick used by contestants in the show.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Napkins were crumpled; plates were licked.
    Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Children fidgeted in the relentless August heat.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Harrison's head whipped back and slammed into the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
  • One popular use is a classic Cream Cheese Frosting, which needs to be whipped to perfection.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Threshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threshed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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