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
  • However, if the drywall develops large vertical, horizontal, or diagonal cracks, this is a sign that the foundation is unstable.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
  • This mindset often develops from early experiences of taking on too much responsibility or facing challenges without support.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of develop
Verb
  • Against an unstable, precarious world, designers forged ahead making clothes for future versions of us—six months into the future, but into the future nonetheless.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Without their go-to scorer and clutch performer, the Knicks are forging a new identity as a stout defensive team.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of forge
Verb
  • As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.
    — Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of create
Verb
  • Since no one won a majority of seats in the election, Merz’s Conservatives are in talks with the Social Democrats trying to hammer out an agreement to form a coalition government.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This all needs to be hammered out by Friday at 11:59 p.m.
    — Cate Martel, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • Fallon, meanwhile, worked up the courage to take a bite.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • That started at 20 percent and worked up gradually.
    — Sam Blum, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of work up
Verb
  • Hyper-personalization: With precise data about customer preferences, brands can craft highly relevant messages, offers and product recommendations that resonate on a personal level.
    — Boris Dzhingarov, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Blanchett, meanwhile, continues her reign among the cadre of actresses who work with their stylists — in this case, Elizabeth Stewart — to craft a collection of press-run looks that extend beyond pure glamour in their talking points.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of craft
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