thrash (out)

verb

Definition of thrash (out)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrash (out)
  1. develop
  2. forge
  3. create
  4. hammer out
  5. work up
  6. craft
Verb
  • Whether that is increasing the ball movement, finding another on-ball presence or tapping into better defense, this is an opportunity for the Mavericks to develop the skill sets of their role players so that when Dončić and Irving do come back, the team is even better equipped to support the stars.
    Law Murray, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • There’s knowledge from that experience and insight gained through Reid that would be valuable and applicable to the Bears’ efforts to develop Williams.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of develop
Verb
  • As the event neared toward the end, Moore raised a glass, offering words of encouragement and empowerment as the women in attendance planned to forge ahead.
    Eden Harris, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The comparison between business leadership and athletics underscores a hard truth: scaling up is not easy and demands a mindset forged through spirit, adaptability and strategic planning.
    Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of forge
Verb
  • AGNs are extremely bright due to the turbulence created in accretion disks by the incredible gravitational influence of supermassive black holes with masses equivalent to millions or billions of suns.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The stores create and post much of their own content separate from the main Barnes & Noble account and also are responsible for their in-store marketing of #BookTok titles in displays.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of create
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  • 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
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • Just as things became official, the Charlotte Hornets were working up a lather, running through team drills not far from where smoke billowed into the Southern California sky.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Back in their home town of Memphis, the band half-heartedly worked up a few new songs and fought among themselves with increasing ferocity.
    Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of work up
Verb
  • Ruiz said the monument, crafted by a diverse coalition, shows that land conservation and renewable energy expansion can go hand in hand.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Bok Tower Gardens Lake Wales The same landscape architect behind New York City’s Central Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, also crafted this blooming oasis in the middle of Central Florida.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of craft
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