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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lash
Noun
Her lashes appeared like spider legs, tickling just underneath her brow bone. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 So no one gets married, but Brian does get a bunch of lashes for his insubordination. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
But when this lashing out becomes regular, the partner on the receiving end will start to expect their character to be attacked just as regularly. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 In a subsequent interview on the Howard Stern Show, White lashed out at Tapia de Veer. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
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
  • The wind whips, the vegetation snaps, the electrical towers howl.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Out-of-market games on YouTube’s Sunday Ticket service add up to another $522 for returning users who also want the RedZone whip-around show, though there have been many discounts made available.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 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
Noun
  • Apple is also offering a cross-body strap for the iPhone Air.
    James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Ford’s pump has long been a staple in evening lineups, but the penny-strap detail keeps its proportions strict rather than delicate.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Collins brings some thump to the four spot at no cost after next season.
    David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Catch every punch and knockout on big screens while enjoying 24/7 tacos, smash burgers, ice-cold drinks, and slots for nonstop gaming action.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Black-and-white stripes of all orientations and sizes packed a subtle preppy punch; giant sun hats were paired (expectedly) with breezy dresses and (unexpectedly) with sweater vests, ties and trousers; and bright pops of red infused the collection with intentional excitement.
    Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Tesla’s Supercharger network bills drivers directly, no card swipe or app needed.
    Hans Kristian Aas, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Intuitive pinch and swipe controls make volume tweaks and call handling effortless, while real-time translation support turns them into a pocket-friendly travel tool.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As Thursday night rolled into Friday morning, Anisimova’s strokes had the same frozen-rope surety that had gotten her past Świątek in the quarterfinal.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Apply a base layer of detangling spray to the area, and use a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush to gently work at the mat, starting at the outer edges (closest to your ends, not your roots) and using small strokes.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025

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

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