1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
he hasn't been the same ever since he received that bash on his head
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2
as in attempt
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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3
as in event
a social gathering
I'm throwing a New Year's bash this year
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1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car bashed into the tree with glass-shattering force
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2
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
you have to bash that door hard in order to get it open
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3
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the angry child kept bashing her toy with a hammer until it broke
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as in to attack
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
in all of talk radio no other host seems to enjoy bashing liberals as much as he does
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as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car bashed into the tree with glass-shattering force
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2
as in smacked
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
you have to bash that door hard in order to get it open
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3
as in pounded
to strike repeatedly
the angry child kept bashing her toy with a hammer until it broke
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as in attacked
to criticize harshly and usually publicly
in all of talk radio no other host seems to enjoy bashing liberals as much as he does
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Recent Examples of bash
Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 27 July 2025
Kansas native Travis Marvin, T-Marv to his country fans, was performing at the pregame Bud Light bash and invited Foil to join him on stage.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 11 July 2025
Over the years, the real-estate magnate has been spotted at a number of Combs’ VIP parties and events in New York City, including the Bad Boy founder’s blowout birthday bashes.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Matt Short bashed 63 and Labuschagne’s 47 opened the gate to the Inglis and Alex Carey show.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Here's everyone who stopped by the bash, sponsored by Starz, on Saturday night.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 27 July 2025
Kansas native Travis Marvin, T-Marv to his country fans, was performing at the pregame Bud Light bash and invited Foil to join him on stage.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fetterman, who was embraced by the party’s progressive wing before becoming an outspoken critic of the left, also bashed liberal activists that have raged against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 11 July 2025
Over the years, the real-estate magnate has been spotted at a number of Combs’ VIP parties and events in New York City, including the Bad Boy founder’s blowout birthday bashes.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
Verb
Several former world champion fighters bashed the result and said Roach should’ve won, as noted in Forbes writer Brian Mazique’s piece.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Matt Short bashed 63 and Labuschagne’s 47 opened the gate to the Inglis and Alex Carey show.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bash
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 Postal Savings Bank, established in 1911, softened the blow of the Great Depression for millions, before being killed by the big banks in 1967.—
Mark Dimondstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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It has been shut down with emphasis, as have attempts to take him away on loan.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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A lot has happened since — so much that, in the time between being ordered to series and making it to air, an attempt to revive the channel’s heyday has been left marooned by circumstances beyond its control.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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The event will include a fireside chat moderated by WLWT anchor Courtis Fuller and a question and answer portion.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seize the moment: In the world of live sports, timely posting has a direct impact on performance, especially during live events.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 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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There is medical help for both circadian rhythm disorder and depression, and the mother should be urged to give it a try, if not for her own sake, then for her daughter's.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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Oatmeal Raisin was passable as well, and the Psychedelic Cookies were worth a try too.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Texas Democrats return home Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin on Monday after leaving the state two weeks ago in protest of a Republican plan to redraw congressional maps to help the party gain seats in 2026.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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During the negotiation of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, a landmark diplomatic agreement designed to improve relations between East and West, Brzezinski acted as an informal adviser to Western European parties to the talks.—
Niall Ferguson,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The original — directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Stone and Michael Douglas — was a massive hit upon release and remains a milestone in the erotic thriller genre.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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The grilling feature is also a hit, with reviewers praising how easily the grates can be moved and adjusted during cooking.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cops responding to a 911 call around 4 p.m. found the victim with single stab wound to his chest outside a home on 119th Ave. near Sutphin Blvd.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Based on statements from the couple, the boyfriend was attacked with a knife, causing a stab wound to the head.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bash. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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