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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
Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
Her brows were always arched to perfection, and her lashes?
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
But a hostile encounter in the town’s general store reveals Lucas to be a kid who will lash out when challenged.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Now the beauty brand has expanded its range to include 100% vegan luxe lashes, Lash & Go eyeliner, and more.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
Her brows were always arched to perfection, and her lashes?
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Padilla’s was the second death from the rains that have lashed the islands since April 19.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 May 2025
But a hostile encounter in the town’s general store reveals Lucas to be a kid who will lash out when challenged.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
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The lawyers claim the measure signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this month has already dealt significant blows to campaigns to expand Medicaid and legalize recreational marijuana in the state.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In the rear of an IndyCar vehicle is a safety device called an attenuator, designed to cushion the blow from a rear impact into the wall.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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We're joined now by one of the top Republicans in the Senate, Wyoming's John Barrasso, the whip.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Yet Jesus becomes angered by the desecration of the temple and begins tipping over the merchants' tables in the holy place while wielding a righteous whip.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Megapacks, according to PG&E, stand on 33 concrete slaps at the Elkhorn facility.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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In a repressive society where kissing means death and currency is measured in slaps, an unhappy woman’s growing bond with a salesgirl sparks desire, jealousy, and dangerous consequences.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 2-in-1 Tote Bag keeps your chaos chic with a snap strap for your laptop, zip pockets for the tiny stuff (pacifiers or lip balm, anyone?), and twin open slots for easy phone grabs mid-diaper change.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Jenner stunned in a black Schiaparelli dress with thin straps and black thread embroidery.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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With pound for pound punches, exhilarating stunts (that might be the best of the franchise), & incredible performances throughout.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Getting Hauser back would add extra scoring punch to Boston’s bench, though he’s been quiet so far this postseason.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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The Trump-Bush family relationship has at times been rocky, featuring public swipes at one another and a concerted distancing from Trump and MAGA by the Bushes.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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John Lydon took an unexpected swipe at The Rolling Stones during an appearance on a British morning show Wednesday (May 7).—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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Key Background Pope Leo XIV was announced as the new pontiff on day two of the papal conclave this week, receiving the two-thirds majority and taking over for Pope Francis, who died of a stroke last month after dealing with respiratory illness.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The foundation focuses on stroke and aphasia awareness and supporting music education in schools.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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