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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
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Stylist Erin Walsh opted for a strapless Valentino gown in the film’s signature red, white, and black color scheme, and makeup artist Gucci Westman kept the glam light (no heavy dark lower lash line in sight).
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lashed back at Leavitt.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Tucking one side behind her ear to show off a pair of diamond drop earrings, Snow framed her features with bold lashes and a golden-brown hue on her eyes and cheekbones.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Stylist Erin Walsh opted for a strapless Valentino gown in the film’s signature red, white, and black color scheme, and makeup artist Gucci Westman kept the glam light (no heavy dark lower lash line in sight).
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Not long after, the White House began lashing out at Democrats and the media over the shooting.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries lashed back at Leavitt.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lash
Noun
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Shortly after the five-year anniversary of the killing of 13-year-old Adam Toledo by a Chicago police officer, the case was poised to move to a high-profile weekslong trial when a Cook County judge dealt a blow to the Toledo family’s case.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Helping cushion the blow of the supply shock, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have used alternative export routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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That was always the pinnacle achievement of what one man’s wits and a whip could do.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Willow whips, vines and shorter branches will not be picked up during brush collection.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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John Carlson let fly with a slap shot that hit Poehling and trickled into the net for his fourth playoff goal.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Guentzel fired a slap shot between Dobes’ legs on another 2-on-1 breakaway to tie it at 2 late in the second.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their bra straps showed; their hair and faces were glossy.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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After several seasons of towering platforms dominating party dressing, celebrities have been circling back to thin-strap stilettos as a cleaner evening option, especially in gold and silver finishes that add polish without taking over the full look.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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After the Knicks had already demoralized the Sixers three times too many, there was still time on the clock for one more haymaker, one more seismic punch to put Philadelphia, already on the ropes far sooner than its fan base had anticipated, out for good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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The closure felt like a gut punch, said former flight attendant Dahlia Fountain of West Palm Beach, Florida.—
The Detroit News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Yankees need Wells to provide at least some thump in a bottom third of the order that hasn’t been very good.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills, including legislation dealing with credit card swipe fees, state labor laws and other issues.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Two non-acetone solvents (propylene carbonate and methyl soyate) in the alcohol-free formula quickly break up color, shimmer, and chunky glitter with each swipe.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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If not for a stroke of luck to do with markings on cell doors, he, too, would probably have been killed.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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And if Tatis finds his power stroke to add to his Grade-A right-field defense, the picture clicks into something much closer to full focus.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Lash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lash. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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