hashing

verb

Definition of hashingnext
present participle of hash
1
as in chopping
to cut into small pieces he hashed some roast beef, put it in a pie shell, and topped it with a layer of mashed potatoes

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2
as in shuffling
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the bookkeeper had so hashed the figures it took weeks to straighten out the accounts

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hashing
  1. chopping
  2. shuffling
  3. disrupting
  4. scrambling
  5. disturbing
Verb
  • The most challenging part of this one dish recipe is chopping the potatoes, which of course isn't even difficult.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • From slicing and dicing to chopping and mincing, these knives make daily kitchen tasks a breeze.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of chopping
Verb
  • In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.
    Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
  • James has been shuffling between the Lakers and the G League as Los Angeles tries to work out a plan to give him time for development.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of shuffling
Verb
  • Climate change exacerbates the threats with rising temperatures disrupting migration patterns and diminishing the availability of milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's essential food source.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The decision depends on whether their conflict is disrupting the workplace.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disrupting
Verb
  • Taking photos and sending videos while sightseeing can quickly drain your battery, leaving you scrambling to find an outlet.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The rebel leaders look like the dog that caught the car, scrambling for a plan for what to do next.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of scrambling
Verb
  • Water from the bottom of the tray to avoid disturbing seeds.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Samuel took this image from a distance and left quickly to avoid disturbing the bird.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of disturbing
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