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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
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
This grippy, volumizing, long-lasting, and easy-to-remove tubing formula coats your lashes in rich pigment (choose between classic black and chocolatey brown) for all-day wear that withstands the elements.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 8 July 2025
EW.com, 24 July 2025
Parker and Stone lashed out at Paramount in a statement on X earlier this month after the season 27 premiere was pushed back by two weeks.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Noun
As the name implies, ghost lashes are a bare or slightly enhanced eye look centered around your natural lashes.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
This grippy, volumizing, long-lasting, and easy-to-remove tubing formula coats your lashes in rich pigment (choose between classic black and chocolatey brown) for all-day wear that withstands the elements.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 8 July 2025
Verb
Consuelos grew visibly frustrated over the method and lashed out at Hanson on the air.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
Parker and Stone lashed out at Paramount in a statement on X earlier this month after the season 27 premiere was pushed back by two weeks.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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The expiration of the enhanced subsidies will also deal a major blow to Covered Connecticut, a program that provides no-cost exchange plans to residents who make too much to qualify for Medicaid but still earn 175% or less than the federal poverty level.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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The decline threatens to push record beef prices even higher, with tariffs limiting importers’ ability to soften the blow.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The grill also sells fresh cheese curds, mozza whips, and cheese sticks.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Allie-Brennan, who grew up in Bethel, serves as chief majority whip and previously served as deputy majority leader, assistant majority whip, and assistant majority leader.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
29 July 2025
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Some of those bombardments have come immediately after Putin talked with Trump on the phone in what can only be categorized as a deliberate slap in the face.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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After hopping on stage for an infamous moment at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has hopped the pond to rap about the slap heard 'round the world.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 June 2025
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Corrections officers strap the black-and-blue mask with a plexiglass face shield to the bound inmate, Hood said, removing his glasses and instructing another person present strap the mask tightly to his face, before breathing deeply.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
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The adjustable heel strap is a game-changer, while the single-pull toggle lace ensures a snug, secure fit.—
Clay Abney,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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The wolf was quite literally at the door of the blue house on Highway 49 in Sierra County, tearing apart an elk on the front porch as the college-age son of the owner sat alone inside, listening to the thumps and snarls and hoping the latch was secure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Bubble, bubble, this punch is no trouble—just stir and scoop.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Miller is going to pair with Robert Suarez for the rest of the season to form a 1-2 punch at the back of the bullpen for San Diego.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Over the last year, the feud between Silicon Valley heavyweights Sam Altman and Elon Musk has devolved into personal attacks, social media swipes, and lawsuits.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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See how the device detects thumb swipes, finger taps, and handwriting gestures.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Aug. 2025
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Heart Disease and Stroke People who take birth control pills may be at a higher risk of having a stroke or heart attack.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Know the red flags: Understand the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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