hashing (over or out)

Definition of hashing (over or out)next
present participle of hash (over or out)
as in discussing
to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion for months the town councilmen hashed over the proposal to allow a big-box store in their rural community

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Verb
  • In discussing prospects, Lyman mentioned resources like the Commonwealth AI group.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Once women start openly discussing the realities of midlife, many also begin exploring new ways to regulate stress, improve sleep, support mental clarity and navigate aging on their own terms.
    Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
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  • Their days are spent swimming in the lake, picnicking by the beach and debating poetry and literature.
    Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • One scene shows the crew in a garage deconstructing a surfboard and passionately debating where the fins should go.
    Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 May 2026
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  • The two candidates frequently interrupted each other, talking over each other’s remarks.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
  • DeFalco has a unique style involving dynamic zooms, high-stakes scenes with characters talking over each other and a comedic sensibility that lands somewhere between Harmony Korine and John Waters.
    William Earl, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Hashing (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hashing%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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