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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
a sailor punished for disobedience with lashes from the captain's whip
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as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
the rider repeatedly struck the horse with the lash to force it to go faster
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as in to whip
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the cat's tail nervously lashed the table leg
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
all night long sheets of rain lashed the windows
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as in to tie
to prevent (someone or something) from moving freely by or as if by means of a line or cord
The raft was made from several logs lashed together with a rope.
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Recent Examples of lash
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Instead, opt for the MzooLuxury Sleep Eye Mask, which offers a little more wiggle room for your lashes while creating an instant blackout curtain between you and a sunlit plane cabin or hotel room.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2026
Meloni lashed back and accused him of lying.
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Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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Noun
In my opinion, a good mascara doesn’t smudge, adds length and volume to my lashes, and shouldn't cost more than $20.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Instead, opt for the MzooLuxury Sleep Eye Mask, which offers a little more wiggle room for your lashes while creating an instant blackout curtain between you and a sunlit plane cabin or hotel room.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Verb
Photos of Hammett in the garment eventually caught the attention of Swifties, who lashed out at the guitarist on Reddit and social media.
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2026
Meloni lashed back and accused him of lying.
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Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
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While dealing real damage, Moscow’s ability to adapt has prevented Ukraine’s drone campaign from dealing the decisive blow Kyiv’s allies had hoped.
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Apple could still handle the iPhone differently by raising only Pro model prices, adjusting storage tiers, leaning on carrier promotions or pushing trade-in offers harder to soften the blow.
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The two events are best trick and best whip, which is a stylish jump over a gap.
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Barrasso’s whip operation on the war powers vote was aided by Vice President JD Vance, the top peace negotiator for Iran.
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Turns out, a kid brought in with gunshot wounds died in that room the same night, and a final look at the security footage shows a mysterious third man — clearly hiding his face from all cameras under a label-less baseball cap — entering the same room around the same time as Ji.
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Stealth jurors — those who hide their true biases to influence a verdict — could pose a serious problem for prosecutors in either of Mangione's cases, Rahmani said.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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Competing in his third World Cup, Kane had tied Lineker’s decades-old record last week with two goals in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia to open the 2026 tournament.
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Bravo, the diaspora director at the foreign ministry, told CNN that the Peruvian government’s hands are tied.
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Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.
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Devers petulantly left the field, avoided handshakes and butt slaps in the dugout, and retreated to the clubhouse.
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This purse has a shape similar to Swift’s and is a PEOPLE writer-favorite for its convertible strap, which transforms it from a shoulder bag to a crossbody in seconds.
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The three-time Olympic gold medalist and New Balance athlete showcased metallic sandals with a caged strap aesthetic echoing gladiator shoes of Ancient Rome.
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The billionaire was an early ally and donor to the president, but left acrimoniously after a four-month stint as a special government employee running the contentious budget-slashing effort known as DOGE.
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Sacramento Kings general manager Scott Perry has vowed to slash his team’s exorbitant payroll to get below the luxury tax threshold.
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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