- present participle of thrash.
thrashing
Example Sentences
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England have set themselves up nicely to finish unbeaten in T20s this summer after thrashing India 4-0 earlier in the year.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
For rock fans, “Boston” had it all—dramatic guitar solos, powerful lead vocals, a jabbing bass line, thrashing drums and catchy songs with a smart blend of pop and metal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
They headlined Coachella in 2025, a rare heavy rock band to top the most influential festival in the U.S., delivering a raucous and thrashing set unlike any in the last decade of Coachella headliners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
Piper didn’t know, but she watched herself in the vision, alone and thrashing in the dark, until the water rose over her head.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
