rehash

1 of 2

verb

re·​hash (ˌ)rē-ˈhash How to pronounce rehash (audio)
rehashed; rehashing; rehashes

transitive verb

1
: to talk over or discuss again
2
: to present or use again in another form without substantial change or improvement

rehash

2 of 2

noun

re·​hash ˈrē-ˌhash How to pronounce rehash (audio)
1
: something that is rehashed
2
: the action or process of rehashing

Examples of rehash in a Sentence

Verb You're just rehashing the same argument all over again.
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Verb
The night also saw the return of many of the other women to rehash the drama of the season. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 16 May 2024 By exploring the looming threats of World War II through the personal, O'Connor concretizes the stakes for the island, avoiding what might otherwise be a plodding rehashing of history. Kristen Martin, NPR, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for rehash 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rehash was in 1820

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“Rehash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehash. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

rehash

verb
re·​hash
(ˈ)rē-ˈhash
: to present or use (as an argument) again in another form without much change or improvement
rehash
ˈrē-ˌhash
noun

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