rehash

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verb

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

transitive verb

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

rehash

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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
Taylor rehashed the situation, noting that Vrabel left the Patriots on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft to be with his family and begin counseling before returning to the team a couple of days later. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The latest White House letter largely rehashes the year-old allegations. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
The best versions of these aren’t strictly rehashes of the original game. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 As superhero films, reboots and spinoffs get creaky, moviegoers are looking for stories that don’t feel like retreads or rehashes. — Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehash

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rehash was in 1820

Rhymes for rehash

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“Rehash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehash. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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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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