THRASHED (OUT) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

thrashed (out)

verb

past tense of thrash (out)

as in developed

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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As in the previous episode, Samir’s internal conflict is the least developed here.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Equine therapy has also developed into an effective element of Grief Journeys, which reflect a growing interest in travel centered on healing and personal transformation.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of developed

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Likewise, a new lubrication system, forged pistons and rods, and revised exhaust manifolds ensure durability in extended high-load, high-temperature environments.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026
Kobach, a Republican who forged his political identity as an anti-immigration hardliner, was called to testify on birthright citizenship before a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of forged

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He feels emotionally ambushed, and what plays out is as if Marriage Story were an absolute chucklefest, as Lestat gets increasingly worked up and jealous over Louis’s relationships with other men.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Church’s numinous-sun-over-still-water routine had begun to look a bit like a shtick, equally applicable to scenes of the Hudson or those worked up from 20-year-old sketches of South America.

— Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Definition of worked up

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Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
The court also held that MiniMax may be held directly liable for infringing uses created by its customers.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of created

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In 2011, former Time Warner Cable executives hammered out the 20-year agreement with the Lakers, then owned by the late Jerry Buss.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
In April, Williams hammered out a two-year extension that pushed off retirement talk and let the 49ers focus elsewhere in the draft instead of splurging on a replacement.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of hammered out

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BlackBerry has crafted its software to have high safety standards, a non-negotiable for cars and other moving objects.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Legends like this one only serve to enhance the value of certain masterpieces crafted from diamonds and precious stones.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

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