threshes

verb

Definition of threshesnext
present tense third-person singular of thresh
1
as in tosses
to make jerky or restless movements the poor dog threshed against his chain

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2
as in licks
to strike repeatedly he threshed the whimpering dog with his cane

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threshes
  1. tosses
  2. hides
  3. beats
  4. does
  5. hits
Verb
  • Jayden Daniels intercepted by Reed Blankenship The wheels are completely off for the Commanders now, as Daniels tosses an interception to Blankenship.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Rip soaks Jamie's car in gasoline and tosses a match inside.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of tosses
Verb
  • However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • However, this average hides massive variability—some years were great, others were terrible.
    John Jennings, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of hides
Verb
  • Nothing beats the idea of inclusion.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Well, this is where nature beats you.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
Verb
  • Society establishes a tax that if AI does the right thing, it is taxed lightly.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a town that does things by the book, Urban is intent on trying new things, tinkering around with formula.
    Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
Verb
  • Their elaborate plan soon hits all kinds of darkly hilarious snags that lead to more serious repercussions.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After the wipe hits, there will be a Twitch Drops campaign that should give out some solid loot to get your wipe off to a good start.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
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