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as in blows
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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as in tries
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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as in events
a social gathering
I'm throwing a New Year's bash this year
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as in slams
to come into usually forceful contact with something
the car bashed into the tree with glass-shattering force
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as in slaps
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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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
the angry child kept bashing her toy with a hammer until it broke
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as in attacks
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 bashes
Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
From school functions to open houses to dinner parties and festive bashes, December tends to be a month full of visiting.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
There are Christmas stalls at the beloved farmers’ market each Saturday this month, as well as bashes like the New Year’s Eve party called Glitter & Grooves at Coyote Sonoma.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
The designer, who turned 76 on June 27, is known for her lavish birthday bashes.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
In one iconic shot, Swift bashes in the hood of sports car in the mansion's motor court.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump says America 'is back,' but bashes Dems Most presidents strive for an upbeat tone, assuring Americans that things are swell in the country.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Between Friendsgivings, office parties, gift swaps, festive dinners, and New Year’s Eve bashes, we are inundated with celebrations.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Neighborhood bars and restaurants across Chicago are prepping for their New Year's Eve bashes on Wednesday.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Landry defends her and bashes her stalker’s head with a pipe.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
After the man shoots Henry in the hand, Henry bashes his skull in out of fear for his life.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
American has fallen behind large rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the post-Covid luxury travel boom that has taken Seoul spa vacations and 40th birthday bashes abroad out of the chat and armed millions of consumers with high-end rewards credit cards.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Blades lop off body parts, while blunt force trauma breaks bones and bashes indentations in soft flesh.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
From school functions to open houses to dinner parties and festive bashes, December tends to be a month full of visiting.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
There are Christmas stalls at the beloved farmers’ market each Saturday this month, as well as bashes like the New Year’s Eve party called Glitter & Grooves at Coyote Sonoma.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 20 Oct. 2025
This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
The designer, who turned 76 on June 27, is known for her lavish birthday bashes.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
In one iconic shot, Swift bashes in the hood of sports car in the mansion's motor court.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Bonta’s move from the deep-blue state of California adds to the political backdrop swirling around big business, particularly Big Media at a time when President Trump himself regularly bashes mainstream entertainment and news outlets.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Trump says America 'is back,' but bashes Dems Most presidents strive for an upbeat tone, assuring Americans that things are swell in the country.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Between Friendsgivings, office parties, gift swaps, festive dinners, and New Year’s Eve bashes, we are inundated with celebrations.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Neighborhood bars and restaurants across Chicago are prepping for their New Year's Eve bashes on Wednesday.
—Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Landry defends her and bashes her stalker’s head with a pipe.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
After the man shoots Henry in the hand, Henry bashes his skull in out of fear for his life.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
American has fallen behind large rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the post-Covid luxury travel boom that has taken Seoul spa vacations and 40th birthday bashes abroad out of the chat and armed millions of consumers with high-end rewards credit cards.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Blades lop off body parts, while blunt force trauma breaks bones and bashes indentations in soft flesh.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bashes
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The event felt like a throwback to the glitzy, lavish Hollywood premieres that used to take over the town every weekend, but have become scarce since the film business suffered a series of blows that have led to lots of belt-tightening.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Senate’s quick passage of the 10-day patch was starkly different than the House’s rare overnight session, during which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was dealt two consecutive blows.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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There had been doubt over the 2026 launch following the second failure of the H3 in seven tries in December 2025, but the issue was soon isolated as a payload fairing separation anomaly, clearing the way for MMX to proceed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The duck confit and salmon tagine are must-tries, and the candlelit atmosphere pairs perfectly with excellent cocktails.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hudson’s character plays dirty and slams Ness’ hand at tipoff.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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On stage, Cameron Winter leads an overall enthralling performance, as the group slams out songs back-to-back with little to say in between; no shenanigans, just a top-notch show.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Anderson slaps his hit down the right field line, just fair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then, Mitski licks up the blood on the girl’s finger.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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After the drill, Ruin rolls onto his back, then licks a reporter's nose.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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On Earth, the dangerous terrorist group known as the Wolfpack attacks major landmarks, such as Big Ben.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nektar Therapeutics said Monday that extended treatment with its experimental drug, called rezpeg, promoted greater hair growth in people with severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that attacks hair follicles.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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