THRASH (OUT) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

thrash (out)

verb

Definition of thrash (out)

as in to develop

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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The fact that Haslem became a mentor for Adebayo and developed a close friendship with him during their six seasons as Heat teammates made the moment especially meaningful.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
The findings, published in Nature Sensors, build on years of work developing interfaces that allow prosthetic devices to respond more like natural limbs.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of develop

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No single party has ever won an outright majority in the country's 120-seat parliament, forcing political leaders to forge coalitions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
Students have promised deep institutional changes that would make the struggle possible — overhaul of the police force and the judiciary to make sure officers and prosecutors with impeccable careers forge forward.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of forge

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The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
Knight may have been thinking about the film for 16 years, but creating the version that is coming out in 2026 wouldn’t have been possible without all of the learnings spread across films like ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of create

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The bottom line is the alders took it upon themselves to hammer out the deal with Stonepeak, and the mayor pointedly stayed out of those talks.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The details would be hammered out back in Washington, the people said.

— Cate Brown, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of hammer out

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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
As manufacturers and network operators work up solutions for the 6-GHz band, the challenge will be in charting a path that doesn’t undermine the economies of scale needed for wireless innovation, lower hardware costs, and ultimately technology adoption.

— Stephen Cousins, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

Definition of work up

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The elevated basics brand offers dozens of options that feel and look luxe for under $50, including designs crafted from cashmere, organic cotton, and top-quality merino wool.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026
Another unique, consumer-facing advantage for OpenAI could be its forthcoming family of hardware devices, crafted by the legendary iPhone designer Jony Ive.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

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