as in to hammer out
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Recent Examples of talk out
But Russia could have been talked out of it so easily.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Aggressors in these types of attacks have the advantage over the defenders, and China cannot be talked out of spying.
—Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Riley and Heat majority owner Micky Arison recently met with Butler's representation to talk out his grievances.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Race officials considered black flagging him but were talked out of it.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Aggressors in these types of attacks have the advantage over the defenders, and China cannot be talked out of spying.
—Adam Segal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
In an effort to de-escalate the situation, Riley and Heat majority owner Micky Arison recently met with Butler's representation to talk out his grievances.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Race officials considered black flagging him but were talked out of it.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talk out
Verb
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Since no one won a majority of seats in the election, Merz’s Conservatives are in talks with the Social Democrats trying to hammer out an agreement to form a coalition government.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Mar. 2025
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Most curriculum decisions are hammered out at the local level.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a groundbreaking fusion of sports, fashion, and music, Under Armour’s latest campaign featuring NBA superstar Steph Curry has stirred up the marketing world, reinvigorating the Curry Brand.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Do not sweep or vacuum the area — that could stir up droppings or other infectious materials into the air.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The film, which is represented internationally by Pathé, follows a woman who leaves her hometown to forge a bigger and better life for herself, but must return home because of a family emergency.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cuban forged a particular bond with Dumont, sensing long-term business opportunities with the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, Sheldon’s widow.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Talk out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/talk%20out. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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