THRASHING (OUT OR OVER) Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

thrashing (out or over)

verb

Definition of thrashing (out or over)

present participle of thrash (out or over)

as in speaking (of)

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discussing

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And on an earnings call for his rocket company SpaceX, Musk hinted at the possibility of a merger between the two companies, saying that special committees at each were discussing it.

— Willa Rubin, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
The hosts spend extra time discussing the IPL’s revenue multiples.

— Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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