- present participle of thrash.
thrashing
Example Sentences
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They delivered that in a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia, with Lamine Yamal at the centre of it all.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
The buzz: The only time the U.S. won two games in the group stage was 1930; the Americans can equal that with a win here after thrashing Paraguay in its opener.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
More performances like their thrashing of Paraguay will help.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The band’s appeal rested on their thrashing simplicity, bad-boy looks and dark sense of humor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
It was thrashing against the house, making weird sounds in the trees.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
