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
  • On the other side, the Chargers have come on of late with multiple players providing key moments as the season develops.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Dodgers fan favorite Teoscar Hernández is among many free agent outfielders whose market has been slow to develop as Soto contemplates multiple offers.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of develop
Verb
  • On Wednesday, the links between the two families were further forged when Queen Camilla joined Marcon’s wife, Brigitte, at a literary event in London.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Kathie Svoboda has never met her Uncle William, but a new relationship has been forged 83 years after his death.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of forge
Verb
  • With a little help from stylist Harry Lambert, Corrin has created a new standard for red-carpet dressing where conventional glamour is something to be challenged and unsettled.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Project 2025, a blueprint for Donald Trump’s second term created by people with close ties to his incoming administration, outlines a plan to have the FDA pull mifepristone from the market.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of create
Verb
  • While the two are feuding over ownership of their winery and still hammering out details of their divorce, organizers of the Venice Film Festival made sure Jolie and Pitt don't have to interact.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 30 Aug. 2024
  • However, organizers of the film festival ensured that Pitt and Jolie didn't have to interact at the event hile the two are feuding over ownership of Château Miraval and still hammering out details of their divorce.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 1 Sep. 2024
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • Why won't my Spotify Wrapped load? Don't get too worked up if your Spotify Wrapped hasn't shown up for you yet.
    Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
  • That’s the title of the English-language version of Israeli comedy-drama Johnny and the Knights of the Galilee, which is being worked up by Tehran co-producer Paper Entertainment.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of work up
Verb
  • Still, accessories added a whimsical touch, including precious bonnets, crowns and headpieces crafted by artist Patrizia Benedetta Fratus, daughter of the protagonist of the movie Maria Teresa Brescianini.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Key Background Project 2025’s policy agenda initially came out last year, part of what the Heritage Foundation has said is a long tradition of crafting policy recommendations for incoming Republican presidents that dates back to Ronald Reagan.
    Alison Durkee, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of craft
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