hash (over or out)

verb

Definition of hash (over or out)next
as in to discuss
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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  1. discuss
  2. debate
  3. talk over
Verb
  • Along with the move back to Britain, Meghan’s acting return was a subject the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had reportedly been discussing for some time, according to People.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Yet many Jews then and now objected to the idea that bringing up Israel’s war in Lebanon was appropriate context when discussing a synagogue attack.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of discuss
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  • In their discussions, economists and policymakers debated the regulatory challenges in a world where tokenization is revolutionizing how financial assets are held and transferred.
    — Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers have debated for years whether these dendrites begin at the electrolyte’s surface or deeper inside the material.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of debate
Verb
  • The Athletic first reported Newcastle’s talks over a deal for Nico on August 18.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That followed tariffs of 50% on other goods being levied on Saturday after talks over a potential trade deal fell apart.
    — Tom Liddy, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of talk over
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“Hash (over or out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hash%20%28over%20or%20out%29. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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