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
  • Especially developing the story about the father son relationship with Thomas, played by Miles Marthaller.
    Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Protects Against Cancer Resveratrol may reduce the risk of developing cancer and lower the chances of mortality (or death) due to certain cancers.
    Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of develop
Verb
  • The election adds a relative newcomer to Arizona's water world as the state forges through interstate negotiations over strained supplies in the Colorado River.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But the documentary makes the case that Billy Preston forged a heady chunk of the funk DNA.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of forge
Verb
  • In a testament to the power of libraries creating a sense of community through programs, a patron shared a wonderful anecdote recently with our youth services librarian, Melissa Burke.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The precursor to the Constitution and replaced by that document, the Articles of Confederation created the framework of a federal government while preserving the sovereignty of the states. 1920: The first meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations took place in Geneva, Switzerland.
    Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of create
Verb
  • 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
  • The tech giant helmed by Mark Zuckerberg was in the process of hammering out a deal with the operator of a nuclear power plant that would have provided electricity for a new data center.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • Unless Josh finally works up the courage to take his crush on Bananas to the next level.
    Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Death Becomes Her, the new musical adaptation of the 1992 comedy fantasy film, worked up some Broadway magic in its second week since beginning performances at the Lunt-Fontanne, grossing an impressive $1,073,018 for seven previews and filling 98% of the venue’s seats.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of work up
Verb
  • So, as a bit of free advice to all the awards strategists out there, here’s how the top-15 Best Picture hopefuls can craft a winning message out of a demoralizing defeat.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Braun is already crafting his transition team, which will be chaired by Victor Smith, a partner at Bose McKinney and Evans LLP and a the Secretary of Commerce under former Gov. Mike Pence.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of craft
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