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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But Canada has plans to launch hundreds of new satellites to safeguard its national sovereignty, reducing reliance on Washington, and the European Union is developing its own network of 290 satellites.

— Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
To develop the system, Earth Fire Alliance conducted hundreds of interviews firefighters, incident commanders and scientists worldwide to identify gaps in existing fire data, Kapusta said.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of develop

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Most targets were critics of China, and the tactics included creating fake social-media accounts and swamping platforms with pro-Beijing posts, spreading false information about dissidents, and forging documents.

— Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
For those of us who needed a reminder that the country was not even forged in a vacuum, start here.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of forge

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Both men argue Los Angeles should consider creating a dedicated anti-squatter task force to help law enforcement distinguish legitimate tenant disputes from cases involving criminal conduct.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
The relaxed fit keeps air circulating while the long skirt design creates an effortless silhouette.

— Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026

Definition of create

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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
Unions and the Newsom administration hammered out new agreements, which included several provisions to help cut down on California’s employee compensation costs.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 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 position, listed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, calls for someone who can combine creativity, research skills and a sharp command of language to craft clues using the show’s signature answer-and-question format.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Because of her love of gardening, Sharp also plans to use fresh herbs and vegetables to craft and garnish cocktails, using ingredients such as basil in a cucumber gimlet rosemary in a peach bourbon spritz.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

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