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chiefly British an effort to do or accomplish something while golf isn't my game, I had to give it a bash while at Saint Andrews in Scotland

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Recent Examples of bash
Noun
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating its 100 year birthday with a big year-long bash. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 26 Aug. 2025 Naperville’s end-of-summer sendoff returns this Labor Day weekend with new security measures in place but the same dedication to throwing an epic bash for the community, organizers say. Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Even as Stanton bashed him publicly, Lincoln had the self-assurance and vision to spot his potential. Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 That night, the wind was bashing against the loft window like an intruder, adding a soundtrack to my hallucination. Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bash
Noun
  • Rodgers took four sacks and three other hits, including multiple heavy blows.
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Councilman Edwin Peacock called the incident a blow to public trust and urged both Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and police to reassess security measures.
    Amanda Castro Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This story contains graphic descriptions of suicide attempts.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Then, at the end of the episode, Slightly pulls Arthur’s body into a ventilation shaft, in what could be a belated act of regret or an attempt to preserve a Xenomorph host body before any other aliens can eat it.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On Wednesday afternoon, Turning Point USA founder and right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
    Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The job cuts are permanent, and employees will not have bumping rights to other positions.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Few love it as much when leveling the playing field means bumping them down a few notches.
    John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Common symptoms include excessive scratching, licking, ear infections, and digestive issues.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Charlie was the best of America, and the monster who attacked him was attacking our whole country.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Estonian police said the drone was likely en route to attack targets inside Russia.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Together, the group dives into everything from Travis Kelce's slap incident to bold predictions for Monday Night Football.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • That’s a nice surprise for those of us who are tired of pretending that rocking chairs and flickering flashlights were ever scary — but a brutal slap in the face for anyone still taking these con-artist ghost busters seriously.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Bash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bash. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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