as in to forge
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
the city council hammered out new commercial development regulations with input from residents, business owners, and environmental activists
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Recent Examples of hammer out
The incoming Trump administration will also need to renegotiate with Mexico's government to hammer out a deal to reinstate Remain in Mexico.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers are fiercely hammering out a bill to fund the government, and health-care leaders are pushing to add priorities to one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Israeli officials, Hamas officials and mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. have been working around the clock for several days in Doha to hammer out a deal.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
The parties ultimately hammered out an agreement but as a satellite operator DirecTV isn’t in the same position as major cable providers like Charter or Comcast, which also sell broadband and wireless services.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Lawmakers are fiercely hammering out a bill to fund the government, and health-care leaders are pushing to add priorities to one of the final pieces of legislation this Congress.
—Dan Diamond and Rachel Roubein The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Israeli officials, Hamas officials and mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. have been working around the clock for several days in Doha to hammer out a deal.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
The parties ultimately hammered out an agreement but as a satellite operator DirecTV isn’t in the same position as major cable providers like Charter or Comcast, which also sell broadband and wireless services.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hammer out
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With that said, tiles forged from natural materials, like marble or granite, are porous and do not hold up well against steam mops’ moisture and high temps.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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Whether rekindling old friendships or forging new rivalries, these ladies are ready to make their mark.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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As per Healthline, patches or ulcers may indicate abnormal cell growth, which can develop into malignant tumors.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The company is working to develop both a small- and medium-lift rocket.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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The inclement weather creates dangerous driving conditions, while heavy snowfall may bring down tree branches or even power lines.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The city of Indianapolis created a position within the Office of Public Health and Safety to focus on preventing youth violence.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
27 Jan. 2025
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Put the work in that’s required to craft a compelling story filled with branching paths, complicated characters and hard choices.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Spoelstra, who has crafted elite defenses with myriad levels of talent, acknowledges his team will need more than an intimidating two-big frontcourt to right the ship.—
James Jackson,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Hammer out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hammer%20out. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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