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
  • In just one example, Harvard Medical School researchers recently developed a ChatGPT-like AI model that can diagnose a wide range of cancers and even predict patient survival outcomes.
    Elizabeth Kiehner, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Derived from European modernist origins, Brutalist architecture developed in the United Kingdom in the 1950s, as the region, like Toth, recovered from the trauma of World War II.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of develop
Verb
  • The lines on the pages have blurred, with themes from across literature forging new kinds of fantasies and fiction that attract book lovers and occasional readers alike.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Ving Rhames plays against type as Holiday Heart, a gay drag queen who forges a bond with a single mother (Alfre Woodard) and her young daughter (Jesika Reynolds).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of forge
Verb
  • And this growing problem is creating an increasingly hazardous environment for operational spacecraft and satellites.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Black Caucus believes the fees create a roadblock for families, the media and community groups to access the public record, particularly when seeking accountability for things that affect Black and minority communities.
    J.D. Davidson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of create
Verb
  • Lawmakers pointed to the roughly $10 billion in farmers’ assistance that is expected to be included in the bill as an effort to keep the agriculture industry afloat as Congress continues to hammer out its annual Farm Bill.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Should a deal make, the focus would be hammering out a script and lining up schedules in order to do so.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • A little goes a long way, especially for drier skin types—start with a small amount and work up from there.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sibling pair worked up lyrics, and then Eilish joined the British singer for a video shoot and the project was out days later.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of work up
Verb
  • This extraordinary residence is crafted from the fuselage of a Boeing 737 aircraft and perched on the edge of a cliffside in Bali.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The t-shirts are crafted with soft, breathable cotton and moisture-wicking technology to keep you cool and comfortable.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of craft
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